Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Ian Gibson (Labour), on Tuesday, 3 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 37 members in total.

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NICE GUIDANCE ON XELODA

That this House welcomes the NICE guidance on Xeloda, an innovative treatment for colorectal and breast cancer, which for the first time gives cancer patients the choice of treatment at home or in hospital; notes that NICE states that all patients should be offered the choice to receive Xeloda following discussions with their clinician; further notes the significance of the guidance in reinforcing the importance of patients being involved in making decisions about their treatment; and urges the Government to make funding and resources available so that this treatment is equally available to all eligible patients in England and Wales.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

NICE GUIDANCE ON XELODA (1299A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Martin Smyth (primary, Ulster Unionist Party) and tabled on Tuesday, 3 June 2003. It has been signed by 6 members in total.

at end add 'and Northern Ireland.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1299 

1299A1 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Breast cancer Drugs Bowel cancer

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk