Save the Date! Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week runs Jan 12–16, 2026. We’re highlighting the research gap facing lung, brain, oesophageal, pancreatic, stomach & liver cancers. Join the Taskforce, email your MP, and push for urgent change. More info soon.#CloseTheResearchGap

Thank you to all the Chairs and secretariats for their valuable contributions. This is the beginning of stronger cross cancer APPG collaboration.

🔹The APPG on Genetic, Rare and Undiagnosed Conditions, chaired by @Peter_Dowd MP 🔹 The APPG on Children, Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer; chaired by Richard Quigley MP 🔹 The APPG on Prostate Cancer; represented by the secretariat - David James

APPGs and Chairs in attendance included: 🔹 The APPG on Brain Tumours, chaired by @Siobhain_Mc MP 🔹 The APPG on Breast Cancer, chaired by @CliveJonesMP 🔹 The APPG on Liver Disease and Liver Cancer, Co-chaired by @BeaversLorraine MP and Rebecca Cooper MP

The meeting explored where priorities aligned and how they could strengthen their collective impact, particularly ahead of the National Cancer Plan.

Yesterday, the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers convened a joint meeting with other cancer APPGs. Thank you to Chair of the APPG on Less Survivable cancers Dr @PauletteHamilto MP for skilfully chairing the meeting, and Vice-Chair @cammaynard MP for his powerful contribution.

Article reveals the NHS failing to hit crucial cancer diagnosis and treatment time targets.  We continue to encourage the government and the NHS to put less survivable cancers at the forefront of their plans as they work to improve these wait times. 👉 https://t.co/4nyDWTmCjb

New figures released this month by the @ONS show a stark rise in liver cancer deaths, prompting Liver Cancer UK, part of the @LiverTrust, to call for urgent public health action. Read more following the link below 🔗👇 https://t.co/yL4FA5Ezef

We're thrilled to announce that we've awarded @profgeorgehanna and his team at @imperialcollege @imperialsandc further funding to take the #PancreaticCancer breath test @IC_VAPOR_Study into the next stage of development. Find out more: https://t.co/VFLQgl8ujl

Rachel’s Rule seeks to prevent people with complex cancer histories from slipping through the gaps by ensuring annual hereditary risk reviews within the NHS. You can read the full proposal and support the petition here ⬇️ https://t.co/znkxuYpE6a

October is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth. 17 people in the UK are diagnosed with #LiverCancer every day. Early diagnosis saves lives, so this month is an important opportunity to raise awareness. Find out how to get involved @LiverTrust 👇 https://t.co/qJK9vHVnxN

October is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth, please join us this month to raise awareness of this often overlooked disease - the fastest growing cause of cancer death in the UK. From ordering posters for your workplace, to hosting a coffee morning, there are loads of ways to raise

Today's article by @guardian shows three in four English hospitals are failing to hit two cancer targets in league tables. Alfie Bailey-Bearfield, the interim chair of the Taskforce, said treatment delays were unacceptable. Read Alfie's full response ⬇️🔗

On behalf of the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers, please find below its latest newsletter. 📰Visit the APPG website for further information and updates.🔗➡️ https://t.co/mtiP7fWDCa

This is a decade-defining moment; the National Cancer Plan could be a critical turning point for improvements for the @LessSurvivable cancers. Together with our friends at @BrainTumourOrg, and over 60 charities as #OneCancerVoice, we demand the transformation of survival rates.

"Only then can we improve survival rates for people facing these devastating diseases." Read our full statement on why we're joining the #OneCancerVoice in urging the government to deliver a National Cancer Plan that meets our collective six tests here ⬇️ https://t.co/7TRelFmIMr

The recent Less Survivable Cancers APPG report highlighted the difficulty in diagnosing and detecting less survivable cancers early. Read our recommendations to the Government on addressing this and more in the full report here: https://t.co/c6ghKID63A

"Extending the opening hours of Community Diagnostic Centres is a vital step forwards for diagnosing a variety of conditions, including cancer - the leading cause of death from disease in this country." Read our full statement ➡️ https://t.co/ob1nYu1vVK

A new study from @LSHTM highlights the disparity of survival rates between cancer types, including less survivable cancers. “The National Cancer Plan must… make meaningful strides in improving outcomes for all patients.” Read our full statement here ⬇️ https://t.co/VOxXiTD28P

August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, a condition impacting the stomach. A side effect of many of the cancers we represent, it is important to raise awareness about this condition. Head to @GutsCharityUK and their website to learn more ➡ https://t.co/j7rFT7fyrX