Jess Brown-Fuller MP Calls for Action on Cancer Treatment Delays on World Cancer Day

Jess Brown-Fuller MP has marked World Cancer Day, highlighting the urgent need to tackle delays in cancer care and standing with patients across her constituency who are facing unacceptably long waits for lifesaving treatment. 

On Monday 2 February, Jess attended Cancer Research UK’s parliamentary drop-in event in Parliament. The event brought together MPs and campaigners to discuss the challenges facing cancer services and the urgent need for a long-term, comprehensive plan to improve outcomes for patients.  

Jess Brown-Fuller at Cancer Research UK’s parliamentary drop-in event.

Additionally, following the publication of the Government’s National Cancer Plan, Jess has slammed the ongoing cancer care crisis, stressing that thousands of patients are still experiencing agonising delays to receive treatment. 

She has called for urgent reforms to ensure every patient can access timely care, including: 

• A guarantee that 100% of cancer patients start treatment within 62 days from urgent referral, written into law. 

• 200 extra staffed radiotherapy machines and new radiotherapy centres to end “radiotherapy deserts.” 

• Over 3,000 additional cancer nurses to support patients with specialist care throughout treatment. 

  
  

Jess Brown-Fuller has long campaigned for early diagnosis and tackling the health inequalities that lead to poorer cancer outcomes. She also stressed the importance of properly supporting NHS cancer services so everyone can access lifesaving care, regardless of where they live. 

Reflecting on World Cancer Day, Jess Brown-Fuller said: 

“Cancer care is broken in our country. Too many people with cancer in my constituency are waiting months for the treatment they desperately need, which is completely unacceptable. Cancer services were left on their knees by the previous Conservative government, and Labour have done little so far to end this tragedy. Action must be taken now, and the Government must finally offer hope. 

Liberal Democrats would write into law a guarantee for 100% of cancer patients to be treated within 62 days, backed by 200 new staffed radiotherapy machines and thousands of extra cancer nurses. 

World Cancer Day is a reminder that we must stand with everyone affected by this disease, recognise the incredible work of our NHS staff, and push for real change that saves lives.”