Urgent Plea for More Time with Loved Ones
Dame Deborah James' family has penned a heartfelt letter calling for immediate action to provide cancer patients with more precious time alongside their loved ones. In the letter addressed to leaders of all political parties, Dame Deborah's husband, parents, and siblings advocate for a long-term cancer strategy aimed at early diagnosis and reducing inequalities in access to treatment.
Continuing Deborah's Legacy
The family emphasizes the importance of committing to a plan that ensures early diagnosis for more cancer patients. Deborah's parents express their pride in carrying forward their daughter's impactful work and advocacy for cancer patients.
Driving Early Diagnosis
Deborah's family stresses the significance of driving early diagnosis to ensure timely access to necessary care for all individuals. They highlight the need for increased capacity in diagnostic services, particularly in endoscopy, a crucial test for bowel cancer.
Push for Urgent Action
The family joins forces with Cancer Research UK to support the charity's manifesto for Longer, Better Lives, aiming to enhance NHS staff recruitment and invest in diagnostic equipment. They urge political parties to prioritize cancer patients in their manifestos and make a difference in improving cancer care.
Call for Support
Cancer Research UK's chief executive echoes the family's plea, emphasizing the urgent need for additional staff, equipment, and service reforms in the NHS to meet the rising demands of cancer cases. The family urges the public to support their cause by signing CRUK's Longer, Better Lives campaign letter.
