We must Test Cancer Sooner

Following our winning campaign for standardised cigarette packs, we are now launching Test Cancer Sooner.

To be able to deliver cancer tests, two crucial things need to be in place: NHS staff and appropriate equipment. That’s why we’re asking Chancellor George Osborne to significantly increase investment in early diagnosis to tackle workforce and equipment issues.

With this petition-based campaign we aim to collect 11,000 signatures; one for every life that the Cancer Taskforce predicted investment in early diagnosis could save each year.

Improving early diagnosis in England will not only save lives, but will save the NHS around £44 million a year in treatment costs for breast, bowel, lung and ovarian cancers too.

Add your voice to our petition at: Test Cancer Sooner

  • Petition signed and in full agreement

    Best wishes JB

  • Hi Helen,

    Because my wife made me go to the doctors, my prostate cancer was caught early and because of this, I have made a very good recovery. So I fully support this petition and wish Cancer Research all the best with this, Brian.
     

  • Hi Helen

    The link to the privacy statement on the petition page is broken. It reports "Error page" Sorry, we can't find the page you have requested.

    I always like to read these before parting with my info. I wouldnt like to end up like the 78 year old gentleman in the news today who was pestered by several hundred charities plus scammers.

    When its sorted out I and my family will most likely add our signatures.

    Early diagnosis is crucial and will save lives and money for NHS. In my own case a fairly simple and curable cancer has progressed from what should have been a small operation as a day patient, to a series of major operations and radiotherapy treatments etc (costing the NHS over £30,000 to date) and a cancer that cannot be cured. The prognosis could have been very different had more resources been available for my diagnosis and earlier treatment.

    Kim

     

  • Hi Kim,

    Many thanks for letting us know that the link to the privacy statement page is broken - I've let the Campaigns team know and they're working on it as we speak. Should be back up and running very soon. Apologies for any inconvenience - we'd really appreciate you and your family's support!

    Thank you also to JB45 and woodworm for signing the petition, and for your well wishes. We'll certainly keep you posted on this.

    Best wishes,

    Helen