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Motion · S6M-02753 · 11 Jan 2022

Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 30 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that 11 January is Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day; acknowledges the work of the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce in raising awareness of six of the less survivable cancers; understands that over 9,000 patients are diagnosed every year and that, sadly, only 16% of patients diagnosed will survive for five years, as diagnosis can be difficult due to vague or non-specific symptoms; welcomes what it sees as the Scottish Government's leadership, and applauds all campaigners who continue to raise awareness of less survivable cancers and who aim to make a difference by encouraging people to see their GPs and have screening for early detection if they have a worrying symptom, helping to save thousands of lives through greater awareness of symptoms.

Supporters (30)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.