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Motion · S5M-22638 · 7 Sep 2020

Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Lodged by Margaret Mitchell Standard Motion 34 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; understands that blood cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer in the UK and accounts for 9% of all new cases of cancer diagnosed in the UK; further understands that around 2,000 people a year in the UK require a stem cell transplant from a donor; recognises the work of the charity, Anthony Nolan, which holds a register of potential stem cell donors, carries out research to ensure that more transplants are successful, and supports patients on their transplant journey; acknowledges the ongoing partnership between Anthony Nolan and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, now in its 11th year, which has seen the recruitment of over 18,000 potential donors to the stem cell register; welcomes the Communities vs Blood Cancer campaign run by Anthony Nolan, which promotes work being carried out locally, including in Central Scotland, to ensure that patients in need of a stem cell transplant can find a donor; notes that there are 9,759 potential donors on the register from the Central Scotland region; understands that, while men are more likely to be chosen as stem cell donors, they only account for 18% of those on the register, and encourages people in the Central Scotland region and across the country to learn more about the register and how they might be able to support those with blood cancer.

Supporters (34)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.