Josh Fenton-Glynn

Josh Fenton-Glynn

Labour — Calder Valley

Speaking in the House of Commons on 5 February 2026

Debate

National Cancer Plan

Contribution

This Tuesday would have been my brother Alex’s 54th birthday, but sadly we lost him to cancer last year. That is why I am really proud that this plan will revolutionise treatment, care and research into cancer, as well as focusing on rare cancers, such as the one that killed my brother. Although I pay tribute to the doctors and nurses who were responsible for looking after my brother, I think it is fair to say that sometimes people with cancer get treatment but not care. One of the most exciting things about this plan is the section on getting cancer treatment to fit around people’s lives, because Alex spent too long waiting for letters and being his own advocate—a professional patient. Will the Minister please explain what more we are going to do to ensure we not only treat the symptoms but care for the patient?

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