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Motion · S5M-17056 · 25 Apr 2019

Early Detection and Treatment of Lung Cancer

Lodged by Brian Whittle Members' Business Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament is concerned regarding the high incidence and low survival rates of lung cancer in Scotland, the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women; recognises that lung cancer can be effectively treated, or patient survival improved, if diagnosed early, but that only an average of two in ten patients are diagnosed at stage one when the cancer is small and localised; is concerned that 46% of lung cancer patients are diagnosed at stage four, when the cancer is advanced and has spread; considers that increasing the proportion of lung cancer patients diagnosed early is key to improving early survival in Scotland, including in South Scotland, and providing treatment when it could be curative; commends the improvement achieved through the Detect Cancer Early programme with a 24.7% increase in people diagnosed at stage one; notes the view that more must be done to identify individuals at risk of lung cancer earlier so that treatment can be provided earlier, and further notes the calls on the Scottish Government to take action to improve early diagnosis of lung cancer and its outcomes more broadly.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.