Charity says at least 20,000 annual UK cancer deaths avoidable

Cancer Research UK say that at least 20,000 cancer deaths each year could be avoided in the UK with a national commitment to invest in research and innovation, and fix the NHS.

Although progress is being made in finding new treatments, the charity says the UK lags behind comparable countries for survival, and has launched a manifesto of priorities for this government and the next, ahead of a general election.

Cancer is becoming more common in the UK, largely due to a growing and ageing population.  By 2040, experts predict there will be half a million new cases diagnosed each year.

The charity says that many of these could be preventable and others treatable with the right approach and that acting now could save tens of thousands of lives each year.

Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of the charity, said “Cancer is the defining health issue of our time.  Avoiding thousands of cancer deaths is possible, but it will take leadership, political will, investment and reform.

“We urge all political leaders to unite behind this vital mission.”

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