Cancer Reform Strategy

Cancer Research UK is recognised as an international authority on cancer. Here we provide statements on a range of issues relating to cancer in the news.

Cancer Reform Strategy

Cancer Research UK's Chief Executive, Harpal Kumar

"It is great news that radiotherapy services will benefit from this significant investment of £130m. We have campaigned hard for the government to significantly increase the UK’s investment in radiotherapy capacity. These vital life-saving services offer the possibility of significantly improving survival rates in the UK. Half of all cancer patients receive radiotherapy and this funding should ensure that we have the capacity to deliver consistently across the country, without patients having to wait for long periods for treatment."

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Obesity Strategy

Sara Hiom, Director of Health Information, Cancer Research UK

"We welcome publication of the Government's obesity strategy and agree that this is an urgent issue that needs cross government co-ordination and society wide action.

“The evidence linking obesity and being overweight to an increased risk of cancer is compelling. Obesity and overweight are responsible for around 12,000 cancer cases in the UK every year. This figure will rise as more people become overweight and obese and time is of the essence if we are to reverse trends."

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HPV vaccination

Lesley Walker, Director of Cancer Information, Cancer Research UK

"This announcement is an important step forward in preventing more cases of cervical cancer. Studies suggest that the vaccine can prevent the majority of cervical cancers."

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