Laura Walter

Charity PR. Former journalist. Views are my own.

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

Cancer may change you, but it doesn’t need to define you.

If you could send a message to your younger self, what would you say?

#WorldCancerDay

[Good Morning Britain @GMB]

A record number of people are now living with cancer in the UK. The charity Macmillan says 3.4 million people now have the disease.

@CiaraDurkan has this report.

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

A new government marks an opportunity to revolutionise our broken cancer care system for the thousands of people left waiting for the care they need and deserve.

There's no time like the present @Keir_Starmer

[LBC @LBC]

UK cancer care ‘stuck in the noughties’ as new study shows European countries such as Sweden are ‘20 years ahead’ https://t.co/jnnIsyk8O7

[Natasha Clark @NatashaC]

Powerful call from Theresa about state of the NHS and her experience struggling with treatment and a lack of staff

PM says improvements on cancer survival are being made but admits "we need to do a better job... We need to make more progress. Survival rates for all cancer rates have improved."

On waiting lists he says inflation didn't come down in a straight line either

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

Cancer care across the UK is at breaking point, and people with cancer are facing significant challenges across all areas of their lives.

The next UK government must turn the crisis around and develop a plan to revolutionise cancer care.

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

Cancer care is at breaking point - but this is a political choice, and better is possible.

We urgently need the next UK government to prioritise a funded, long-term cross-government strategy that revolutionises cancer care and ensures everyone with cancer has access to the care they need, every step of the way.

[Giles Sheldrick @ExpressGilo]

Britain lags 25-years behind other countries on #cancer survival, new analysis by @macmillancancer shows, as the postcode lottery of diagnosis, treatment & care is exposed. @Conservatives still haven't published their 'Major Conditions Strategy' - more than one year after [1/2]

[Allie Hodgkins-Brown @AllieHBNews]

Wednesday’s Daily TELEGRAPH: “Britain 20 years behind Europe on cancer care” #TomorrowsPapersToday

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

General election = a moment to secure long-lasting change for people living with cancer.

Every 90 seconds someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. But cancer care is at a tipping point.

Lives are in the balance and the next UK Government has to make a change.

#GeneralElection

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

"My hope is for everyone else, that people can avoid ending up like me."

Delays in cancer care, like @NathanielD93744's are far too common and people’s lives are in the balance. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

All political parties must act now on a cross-government strategy so everyone with cancer can be diagnosed and treated quickly.

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

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[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

NHS staff work tirelessly to provide patients with vital care, but staff shortages and an enormous backlog were leaving healthcare professionals stretched to breaking point, even before NHS industrial action in England.

The mental and physical toll of delays to cancer treatment and care cannot be understated.

We desperately need the UK Government and unions to work together to find a resolution as quickly as possible.

[Laura Walter @LauraRoutledge]

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[Stephen Walter @steve_walter1]

Thrilled to share news that our baby twins arrived on Christmas Eve. Big thanks to @GD10, the Telegraph's Baby Announcement Correspondent, for covering it in the paper. DM/whatsapp me for cute pix of Emily and Jack who are filling our lives with joy every day.

[CharityComms @CharityComms]

The application process for mentees is now closed for the year, but we are always on the lookout for more mentors.

We love hearing what being part of the scheme means to mentors. Here's what @LauraRoutledge said as part of our #CharityCommsChat.
https://t.co/gnIsYazKck

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

We need your help.

We're looking for men who're happy to discuss with us and the media delays to their cancer diagnosis or treatment.

If this sounds like something you're going through and would be interested in sharing your story, please email [email protected]

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

Storylines like Lola’s in @BBCEastEnders play a crucial role in raising awareness of the impact cancer can have on someone's life, as well as the early signs and symptoms that may lead to a diagnosis.

https://t.co/CRyjL0EW8a

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

The latest waiting time figures for cancer treatment are released today.

In August, over 5,700 people waited more than two months to start treatment following an urgent GP referral.

This was the 2nd highest figure on record.

This is unacceptable.

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

Catching and treating cancer at an early stage is vital for giving people the best possible chance of survival.

The number of people in England facing agonising waits to receive a cancer diagnosis or to start treatment is simply unacceptable.

https://t.co/zRvD4ZkTta

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

The NHS has released new data on the number of cancer cases in England during Covid.
Delays are still a reality for 10,000s of people.
It's astounding the Government hasn't committed to address this.
We need assurances now that cancer services will be protected.