John Baron MP supports Breakthrough Breast Cancer reception

MP supports access to breast cancer drugs

John Baron MP joined over 70 MPs at a recent reception hosted by Breakthrough Breast Cancer at the House of Commons. The charity called on the Government to bring about a new focus on breast cancer, and ensure new treatments are routinely made available to patients.

John said:

“Breast cancer is not yesterday’s problem. Thousands of women in the UK are living with a diagnosis of secondary breast cancer, with incredibly limited treatment options. Research is developing new treatments but we need to ensure that these pioneering new drugs routinely reach patients.”

Chris Askew, Chief Executive at Breakthrough Breast Cancer said:

“The Government has a clear role to play in putting breast cancer back on the agenda and in ensuring that breast cancer patients can expect the best possible treatment for their disease. Researchers know that, with the right funding, it’s a question of when, not if, we beat this disease.”

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Date:   25^th October 2013

Notes to Editors

• The attached photograph shows John at the reception with Hilary Tovey of Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

About Breakthrough Breast Cancer:

• Breakthrough Breast Cancer is the UK’s leading breast cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through improving early diagnosis, developing new treatments and preventing all types of the disease.
• The need for Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s work has never been greater. Breast cancer is still the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, affecting 50,000 women every year and killing 1,000 every month.
• Breast cancer is not yesterday’s problem; it’s a disease that affects more women every year. Breakthrough Breast Cancer is working harder than ever before to stop women dying from the disease.
• The charity funds 25% of the breast cancer research in the UK, campaigns to ensure survival rates are among the best in the world and educates women to recognise the signs and symptoms of the disease.
• Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s vision is a world freed from breast cancer.
  • For more information go to breakthrough.org.uk