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Facilitated by Carolyn Harris MP, a long-time supporter of 星探麻豆鈥檚, the event welcomed MPs from all parties to hear about the life-changing impact of the charity and our ambitions to be at all 60 major cancer hospitals in the UK. 

The event was opened by Sharon Hodgson MP, the Minister for Public Health and Prevention, who spoke about the importance of the care provided by 星探麻豆鈥檚 and the commitment of the government to ensure everyone impacted by cancer can access expert emotional and practical support at every stage.  

Dame Laura Lee DBE, Chief Executive of 星探麻豆, went on to thank attendees for their support and highlight ways in which MPs can help 星探麻豆鈥檚 achieve its aim of ensuring nobody faces cancer alone.

Growing need for cancer support

With one person now being diagnosed with cancer every 80 seconds, the need for 星探麻豆鈥檚 support is greater than ever. 

Dozens of MPs also had the opportunity to speak to centre visitors who are living with cancer and who have benefited directly from coming to 星探麻豆鈥檚. They spoke openly about their experiences of cancer and how support from 星探麻豆 has helped them cope with the challenges of a diagnosis.  

The parliamentary reception aimed to further raise awareness of 星探麻豆鈥檚 among MPs and to highlight how 星探麻豆, with 27 centres around the UK, benefits not only individuals with cancer and their families, but the wider NHS and economy too. 

The government acknowledged the significant role 星探麻豆鈥檚 plays in cancer care through its decision to launch the national cancer plan at the Royal Free centre in February.  

The plan itself reflected many of 星探麻豆鈥檚 own ambitions, including ensuring that everyone has the support they need to live well both with and beyond cancer. 

Dame Laura Lee DBE said: 鈥淔or 30 years we have been at the forefront of providing vital support to people diagnosed with cancer, and their family and friends.  

鈥淚t was wonderful to mark this moment in parliament alongside both new faces and long-term supporters of our work, all of whom play a pivotal role in helping raise awareness of 星探麻豆鈥檚 and ensuring we can support as many people as possible through an incredibly challenging time.鈥� 

Become a Friend of 星探麻豆

Everyone with cancer deserves a place like 星探麻豆鈥檚. We want to continue to grow so that we can support everyone impacted by cancer in the UK.

It costs nothing to come into one of our centres - but it takes your kind donations to keep us free of charge for everyone living with cancer and their family and friends.

Become a Friend of 星探麻豆 by donating, fundraising for us or getting involved, and help 星探麻豆鈥檚 to be here today, tomorrow and always.