Macmillan welcomes report on geographical inequalities and breast cancer in England
Originally published: 27 February 2018
Responding to the publication of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Breast Cancer’s report, A Mixed Picture: An inquiry into geographical inequalities and breast cancer, Dany Bell, Treatment and Recovery Specialist Adviser at Macmillan Cancer Support says:
“This report highlights some really important issues which need to be urgently addressed so that a person’s chances of surviving breast cancer are not dictated by a postcode lottery.
“We know that people working in cancer care are under more pressure than ever before. While the voluntary sector continues to play a lead role supporting the cancer workforce, in the end, more investment will be needed across the NHS to sustain the workforce that’s needed with growing numbers of people with cancer.
“We welcome the recommendations in the report, particularly that the government and Health Education England need to address the challenges facing the cancer workforce by coming up with a long-term plan that will ensure it is fit for purpose in the future.”
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Notes to Editors
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