Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Liam Fox (Conservative), on Thursday, 16 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 58 members in total.

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BREAST CANCER

That this House welcomes the Breast Cancer Care '80 over 50' report and campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer in the over 50s; notes the Report's findings that although 80% of breast cancer cases in the UK are diagnosed in women over the age of 50, many older women are not aware that the risk of developing breast cancer increases significantly with age; is further concerned that, despite guidance issued by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) that the drug Herceptin should be made available to women with advanced breast cancer, research has revealed that up to two thirds of women who could benefit from the drug are not receiving it; notes that, in addition, there are substantial regional variations in the availability of Herceptin; and calls on the Government to ensure that those women with breast cancer receive the best possible care.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

BREAST CANCER (1773A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Harry Barnes (primary, Labour) and tabled on Monday, 20 October 2003. It has been signed by 15 members in total.

at end add 'by raising the necessary funding'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1773 

1773A1 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Breast cancer Prescription drugs Research

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk