Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce

We are the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce, made up of: @ActionHeartburn, @BrainTumourOrg @GutsCharityUK, @LiverTrust, @Roy_Castle_Lung and @PancreaticCanUK.

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

Right now, 7 in 10 people with pancreatic cancer are told there is no treatment available for them. Their chance of survival is taken away.

This is unacceptable.

Read more about the demands of our new #DemandSurvivalNow petition and sign today: https://t.co/6xjOF3781s

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Thank you also to our speakers:
- @DrScottArthurMP, who sponsored the Bill which became the Act
- Chris Walden, CEO of Cancer52
- @tom_purser, CEO of Autism Action
- Dr David Nasralla @NasrallaD

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

APPG on Less Survivable Cancers met re. the Rare Cancers Act's National Lead for Rare Cancers and what they will need for success. We will write to ministers with our recommendations. Next meeting, re. orphan drugs, in July. Thank you to our chair @PauletteHamilto

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

The number of cancer cases in the UK has hit a record level. Read what Cameron Miller, Vice-Chair of the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce has to say here 👇🔗
https://t.co/TKuShyEI1B

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

We ask the next Welsh Government to take urgent action and commit to a specific focus on improving outcomes and doubling survival rates for the less survivable cancers.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

We’re calling on the next Scottish Government to close the deadly cancer gap. Less survivable cancers account for 1 in 4 diagnoses in Scotland, but average 5-year survival is just 16%. It’s time to improve outcomes, address research gaps and prioritise early diagnosis for LSCs.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

The Rare Cancers Act 2026 received Royal Assent on Friday - a major milestone for people affected by less survivable cancers. The Taskforce will continue working with government and partners across the UK to ensure this Act delivers real change.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Following the AGM, the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers held a spotlight session on treatment delays, exploring the systemic barriers patients face in accessing timely treatment, as well as the changes needed to improve access and outcomes.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

This week, the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers held its AGM.

We're delighted to announce the election of Chair @PauletteHamilto, Vice-Chair @cammaynard, and Officers - @danielmgmoylan and @JoshFG.

The APPG will continue to work to improve outcomes for these cancers.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Yesterday, the cancer APPGs met with Minister @AshleyDalton_MP to discuss the Cancer Plan. The APPG on Less Survivable Cancers looks forward to continuing to work closely with the Minister and her team to improve outcomes for these cancers. 👇
https://t.co/EbZY7wmWN8

[Stewart Dickson CF MLA 🇺🇦 @stewartcdickson]

@healthdpt @mikenesbittni what similar action can we expect here in Northern Ireland to transform #Cancer outcomes, what are the key lessons for us from this important plan? #cancercantwait

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

For the first time, the #NationalCancerPlan has made less survivable cancers, like pancreatic cancer, a priority.

Read our analysis on the Plan, what this means for people affected by pancreatic cancer, and how you have supported us to make this happen: https://t.co/oyfs4KZUia

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Earlier this month, the Government published the National Cancer Plan for England. We welcome the plan and are committed to working together to ensure it delivers for people affected by cancer. #OneCancerVoice

[Action-vs-Heartburn @ActionHeartburn]

Great article in @politicshome by @patrick_hurley drawing attention to need to improve the awful situation of Stage 4 #oesophageal cancer diagnoses @lesssurvivable https://t.co/C9MySbf7YN

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

This article in The Telegraph highlights the importance of recognising symptoms of less survivable cancers — including persistent indigestion.

Read more⬇️
https://t.co/JoEoYs0G5h

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Thank you to @jackiebmsp for highlighting the need for urgent action on less survivable cancers to improve outcomes.
A sustained focus on these cancers is vital if survival is to improve.
Read more below 👇
https://t.co/Y66e2fLPmZ

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Oesophageal cancer is the seventh most common cause of cancer death in the UK, and one of the six less survivable cancers. Visit https://t.co/lFmRnhs7FM to find out more. @ActionHeartburn
#OesophagealCancerAwarenessMonth

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Read below a statement from @CliveJonesMP, Member of the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers, following the publication of the National Cancer Plan.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

The Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce warmly welcomes the publication of the National Cancer Plan and the ambition it sets out to transform cancer outcomes in England.

Read our full response 👇🔗
https://t.co/ce49FM85Zy

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

We're delighted to see the early diagnosis of lung and oesophageal cancers prioritised as part of the National Cancer Plan.

Late diagnosis is a big factor in making these cancers 'less survivable', so it's extremely positive to see this as a focus.

https://t.co/nGciI35jp2