John Baron MP attends Breast Cancer Reception at Number 10

MP supports new campaign

John Baron MP recently attended a Downing Street reception hosted by Samantha Cameron for research charity Breast Cancer Campaign. The event launched Breast Cancer Campaign’s new project designed to transform the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for women with breast cancer.

The event brought together breast cancer experts, leading health policy makers and politicians,  women living with breast cancer and high profile supporters affected by the disease including presenter Kirstie Allsopp, singers Beverley Knight and Linda Nolan, Breast Cancer Campaign Patron Dame Jenni Murray and comediennes Olivia Lee and Morwenna Banks.

Leading research charity Breast Cancer Campaign, which celebrates its 25th birthday this year, is launching its Breast Cancer Gap Analysis 2013, to identify the research gaps that need filling in order to accelerate research and detect ground-breaking new ways to unlock the cure for the tens of thousands of women treated for breast cancer every year.
John said:

“I was delighted to attend this important event, which was a reminder that there is still so much to do when it comes to breast cancer. Every year in the UK around 50,000 women and more than 300 men are diagnosed with breast cancer. We must find a cure for this disease, and that is why the research funded by Breast Cancer Campaign is so important.”

Breast Cancer Campaign’s Chief Executive Baroness Delyth Morgan, said:

“When Breast Cancer Campaign was set up 25 years ago, breast cancer was a disease that we knew little about; still a taboo subject publically, despite being something that mothers, daughters and sisters lost their lives to.

“Significant progress has been made but there are critical gaps in research and opportunities to translate research breakthroughs still being missed that we vitally need for women with breast cancer. The Gap Analysis 2013 sees a hundred international scientists across the UK joining forces to overcome barriers and speed up the journey to a cure.
“Mrs Cameron’s support in the fight against breast cancer could not be more timely, giving hope to the millions of people affected by the disease; family, friends and loved ones.”