Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party), on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 16 members in total.
Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week
That this House notes Less Survivable Cancers Week, which highlights cancers with a five-year survival rate of less than 50 per cent, including pancreatic, oesophageal, stomach, liver, lung and brain cancers; recognises that, together, these cancers account for a significant proportion of cancer deaths in the UK despite receiving a disproportionately low share of research funding; supports the standardised freezing and storage of tumour tissue for all cancer patients, often referred to as Owain’s Law, to ensure access to future treatments, research opportunities and advanced diagnostics; and calls on the Government for improved awareness, faster diagnostic pathways and increased investment in early detection and intervention.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 2583
- Session
- 2024-26
- Other sponsors
- Rachael Maskell
- Alex Easton
- Neil Duncan-Jordan
- James McMurdock
- Robin Swann
- Subjects
- Cancer Diagnosis Finance Health education Research
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2026-02-13 12:33:42 +0000
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- http://data.parliament.uk/edms/65021
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