Motion · S3M-05395 · 10 Dec 2009
Oesophageal Cancer in Scotland
The motion
That the Parliament notes the publication of research by Ochre, the national oesophageal cancer charity, into the condition in Scotland; expresses its concern that Scotland has much higher rates of oesophageal cancer than other parts of the United Kingdom; considers that early diagnosis is critical to successful treatment and that GP and public awareness of the condition needs to be improved so that early symptoms can be correctly identified; notes that, according to Ochre’s research, there is often confusion regarding cancer of the throat and oesophageal cancer and that they are separate conditions; notes that the World Health Organization has warned that oesophageal cancer is predicted to rise by 64.3% by 2020, and urges the Scottish Government to ensure better access to endoscopy services at primary health care locations in order to speed up diagnosis and improve patient outcomes.
Supporters (27)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 10 Dec 2009
- Sarah Boyack 11 Dec 2009
- Jackson Carlaw 11 Dec 2009
- Malcolm Chisholm 11 Dec 2009
- Patricia Ferguson 11 Dec 2009
- Ross Finnie 11 Dec 2009
- Hugh Henry 11 Dec 2009
- Cathy Jamieson 11 Dec 2009
- James Kelly 11 Dec 2009
- Mr Frank McAveety 11 Dec 2009
- John Park 11 Dec 2009
- Dr Richard Simpson 11 Dec 2009
- David Stewart 11 Dec 2009
- Rhona Brankin 14 Dec 2009
- Ken Macintosh 14 Dec 2009
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 14 Dec 2009
- Mary Mulligan 14 Dec 2009
- Elaine Smith 14 Dec 2009
- Lewis Macdonald 15 Dec 2009
- Nanette Milne 15 Dec 2009
- Karen Whitefield 15 Dec 2009
- Rhoda Grant 16 Dec 2009
- Angela Constance Scottish National Party 17 Dec 2009
- Cathie Craigie 17 Dec 2009
- Marilyn Livingstone 17 Dec 2009
- Tom McCabe 17 Dec 2009
- Cathy Peattie 12 Jan 2010
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.