Scottish Cancer Coalition

We are a group of cancer charities that provide cancer services across Scotland.

[Scottish Cancer Coalition @ScotCancerCo]

play their part in shaping this strategy to create more equitable access to screening for all eligible people, across the entire screening pathway. (2/2)

[Scottish Cancer Coalition @ScotCancerCo]

The Scottish Cancer Coalition welcome today’s launch of the Scottish Government’s Equity in Screening Strategy 2023-2026. Cancer screening saves lives, and SCC member organisations were delighted to (1/2) @scotgov https://t.co/MNpm2PpOtA

[Cancer Research UK in Scotland @CRUKScotland]

.@scotgovhealth has published its new Cancer Strategy which you can read here https://t.co/bwDJp0Ih3g

Cancer Research UK’s Public Affairs Manager in Scotland, Dr Sorcha Hume, said: “The new 10-year cancer strategy has the potential to transform cancer services in Scotland. (1/4)

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

You can read below the quote from Lorraine Dallas, the Chair of the Taskforce's Scotland Group, in response to the Strategy 👇

[Scot Gov Health @scotgovhealth]

A new 10-year cancer strategy has been launched which aims to cut the number of people diagnosed with later-stage cancer and reduce associated health inequalities. It also aims to improve survival, particularly among the less-survivable cancers.
Read more: https://t.co/FQg7iH9z0x

[Scot Cancer Conf @ScotCancerConf]

At this year's #ScotCanConf we will have a range of workshop sessions led by reps from health bodies, charities & private sector orgs.

Take a look at this thread to see more about our fantastic breakout sessions & book your conf place now: https://t.co/M0Gz60QKCZ 👇 (1/4)

[Scot Cancer Conf @ScotCancerConf]

We have a fantastic line-up of speakers at this year’s Scottish Cancer Conference! Including @Michelle_CRUK, @HumzaYousaf, Dr Noelle O’Rourke, Dr Sally Clive, @LindaBauld, Dr Tom Bird & some exciting workshop session leads! Book your tickets now at: https://t.co/M0Gz60QKCZ #SCC22

[Scot Cancer Conf @ScotCancerConf]

Tickets for #SCC22 are going fast! Join a unique gathering of individuals and organisations involved with cancer in Scotland; from patients and pharmaceutical companies to clinicians and charities. Make sure you don’t miss out & book your tickets now at https://t.co/q7xmlUGgCN

[Scot Cancer Conf @ScotCancerConf]

The Scottish Cancer Conference 2022 has launched!

Join us on 28 Nov at @SurgeonsQuarter, Edinburgh to learn, share and network among leaders in the cancer community.

Speakers include @HumzaYousaf @LindaBauld @Michelle_CRUK

Book your place now: https://t.co/q7xmlUGgCN #SCC22

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

Brain Tumour Research attended a meeting of the @ScotCancerCo where members met with @HumzaYousaf to discuss the upcoming Scottish Cancer Strategy. At the meeting Mr Yousaf MSP reaffirmed his commitment to cancer as a “top priority”.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/oZxrwtkUMD

[Cancer Research UK in Scotland @CRUKScotland]

Thank you to @HumzaYousaf for meeting with our colleagues today as part of the @ScotCancerCo on plans for a new ten year cancer strategy for Scotland 🙏

[Humza Yousaf @HumzaYousaf]

Very constructive discussion with @ScotCancerCo members about our 10 year Cancer Strategy currently under development. Vital those with lived experience and 3rd sector partners help us co-design the new strategy as we seek to recover cancer services.

[David Ferguson @MrF472]

A big thank you to @HumzaYousaf for a very constructive meeting today with @ScotCancerCo members to discuss plans for a new ten year cancer strategy for Scotland. We value this open, honest dialogue, and look forward to further engagement with @scotgovhealth in the coming weeks.

[Scottish Cancer Coalition @ScotCancerCo]

.@scotgovhealth are looking for people with lived experience of cancer to provide input into the development of their new cancer strategy.

The leaflet below details the great opportunity to help shape the future of cancer services in Scotland.

[The Brain Tumour Charity @BrainTumourOrg]

It’s time to be #BetterSafeThanTumour
Today we launch our new signs and symptoms campaign to raise awareness and empower people to act if they suspect they might have a brain tumour.

[Scottish Cancer Coalition @ScotCancerCo]

22 of our members have now submitted responses to the @scotgov cancer strategy consultation. We look forward to further engagement with @Scotgov as the strategy develops

[Cancer Research UK in Scotland @CRUKScotland]

1/ A new 10 year Scottish cancer strategy has the potential to be a major milestone for people affected by cancer in Scotland.

Our response to @scotgovhealth consultation sets out how the strategy can transform outcomes for people affected cancer.

https://t.co/XPBBqcty0B

[Blood Cancer Alliance @BloodCancerA]

The BCA was delighted to contribute to the @scotgov consultation on the new #Cancer strategy for #Scotland

Read the BCA's response on our website here 👉 https://t.co/iMeKHGQqbC

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Health @HumzaYousaf is writing a new cancer plan – and he’s consulting on what it should include.

Pancreatic cancer is still the deadliest common cancer in Scotland. This is our opportunity to tell the Government that this needs to change.