Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund increased research into and public awareness of rarer cancers
Closed
304 signatures
What the petition asks
Rare and very rare cancers account for almost half of diagnoses, yet awareness is very low.
The charities that fund research and raise awareness are often small, and have limited funds available. We want the Government to fund increased research into and public awareness of rarer cancers.
The Government should work with charities that work in the area of rarer cancers to consider best how new funding can be directed, and awareness of rarer cancers increased.
The Government should work with charities that work in the area of rarer cancers to consider best how new funding can be directed, and awareness of rarer cancers increased.
Timeline
| 23 Feb 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Aug 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
304
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
23 Feb 2022
Closed
23 Aug 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.