MP condemns political posturing Yesterday afternoon in the House of Commons, John Baron MP asked a question during a session called by the Shadow Health Secretary, the Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP, about the proposed reforms to the NHS. Much of the debate centred on the planned changes to enable GPs to commission...
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Cancer Treatment
John Baron MP highlights possibility of saving thousands of cancer patients’ lives in the reformed NHS
John Baron MP questions Minister for Cancer Services over measures to encourage earlier diagnosis
MP says 5,000 lives could be saved During Health Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP asked the Minister for Cancer Services, Paul Burstow MP, about the inclusion of various cancer survival rates in the reformed NHS and the consequent improvement in earlier diagnosis. Our survival rates are poor relative to other...
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John Baron MP chairs ‘Britain Against Cancer’ 2011
Secretary of State for Health focuses on the importance of outcomes Yesterday the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer (APPGC) held its annual ‘Britain Against Cancer’ conference in Central Hall, Westminster. ‘Britain Against Cancer’ is a major event in the cancer calendar, bringing together senior policymakers, cancer professionals and charities. In all, around 400 delegates...
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John Baron MP is guest speaker at Pancreatic Cancer UK’s ‘Day of Action’ Parliamentary launch
MP talks of the importance of earlier diagnosis Last night John Baron MP spoke at the launch of Pancreatic Cancer UK’s major new ‘Campaign for Hope’, which aims to ensure the disease benefits from more focus and investment to improve survival rates and quality of life. The launch was the culmination of Pancreatic Cancer...
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John Baron MP and Stephen Metcalfe MP host Macmillan coffee morning
MP’s welcome IFE Global Logistics’ donation which helps to raise over £600 Today John Baron MP hosted a Macmillan coffee morning at his office at 13 Basildon Business Park, Basildon. He was joined by Stephen Metcalfe MP, Cllrs Ann Blake, Sylvia Buckley, Stephen Horgan and Tony Headley. Also attending was the staff of IFE...
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John Baron MP wears it pink to fund a cure for breast cancer
MP highlights importance of Awareness John Baron MP is joining forces with Breast Cancer Campaign to raise awareness of its biggest fundraising event, wear it pink day. On Friday 28 October 2011 supporters in schools, colleges and businesses throughout the country are encouraged to don an item of pink in support of Campaign and...
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John Baron MP backs campaign to save lives from England’s biggest cancer killer
MP highlights postcode lottery and lung cancer survival rates As Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer, John Baron MP today backed calls to save lives from England’s biggest cancer killer by tackling variations in lung cancer services in England. Your chance of surviving lung cancer depends on where you live in...
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John Baron MP supports life-saving cancer research in the East of England
MP highlights Cancer Research UK’s work John Baron is highlighting Cancer Research UK’s work in the East of England and backing the charity’s bid to make the region and the UK a thriving environment for medical research. John met Cancer Research UK’s doctors, scientists and supporters – including East of England researcher Professor Sir...
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John Baron MP questions Secretary of State for Health over cancer reforms
MP says focus on outcomes must drive earlier diagnosis Today in the House of Commons during Health Questions, John Baron MP pressed The Rt. Hon. Andrew Lansley CBE MP, Secretary of State for Health on how NHS reforms were going to best improve cancer care. John is Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary...
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John Baron MP hosts Myeloma UK Parliamentary Reception
MP highlights work of the Myeloma Academy Myeloma UK held a Reception in Parliament earlier this week to launch their new healthcare professional (HCP) programme, the Myeloma Academy™. The Reception was timed to coincide with the 13th annual Myeloma Awareness Week (21 – 28 June).The Academy is an online resource designed to meet the...
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