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...
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MP seeks assurances that key levers for earlier diagnosis are utilised During Health questions in the House of Commons today, John Baron MP raised the issue of cancer survival rates. As part of the NHS reforms, each Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will have its one- and five-year cancer survival rates made public. This will...
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MP says extension of the CDF will make a real difference to cancer patients As Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer, John has campaigned in Parliament for clarity from Government regarding the end-2013 closure deadline – believing it should be extended or replaced with something similar. On Saturday the Secretary of State...
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MP backs campaign to catch cancer sooner John Baron MP recently attended a Parliamentary reception organised by Cancer Research UK (CRUK). The aim of the reception was to update MPs on the charity’s latest fundraising and awareness campaign to help beat cancer sooner. With the number of people with cancer set to rise steeply...
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MP marks charity’s 25 years of cancer research funding Last week, John Baron MP spoke at a Parliamentary reception organised by Children with Cancer UK, which supports children diagnosed with cancer. Since its inception 25 years ago, the charity has raised £150 million to aid research and treatment of childhood cancers. The event...
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MP and Hospital host event on 28th June to boost earlier diagnosis Today John Baron MP and Basildon Hospital hosted a Cancer Summit, bringing together GPs, consultants and cancer specialists. There was a strong response from the local NHS, with the summit approaching capacity. The purpose of the Summit was to promote awareness of...
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MP raises concerns over the ending of Cancer Drugs Fund Earlier this week, John Baron MP sponsored and spoke at a reception in Parliament organised by the Rarer Cancers Foundation. The Foundation offers advice and support to families and patients with rare or less common cancers, and aims to raise awareness and provide information...
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MP highlights growing concern over lack of clarity regarding its replacement Today at Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP questioned the Prime Minister as to the replacement for the Cancer Drugs Fund, and the need for clarity. John asked, “The Government deserves credit for having introduced the Cancer Drugs...
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MP and hospital asks GPs and medical professionals to mark 28th June Today John Baron MP took part in a photoshoot to promote a local Cancer Summit. The summit was suggested by John in his role as Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer. It will be hosted and organised by Basildon Hospital...
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MP attends Parliamentary reception about cancer and inequality John Baron MP recently attended the Parliamentary reception hosted by BME Cancer Communities to raise awareness about prostate cancer generally and inequality specifically. BME is a social enterprise which aims to address inequalities within black and minority ethnic and low income communities. Prostate cancer...
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