Health matters

 Keir Starmer

@Keir_Starmer

I lost my brother to cancer. I was with him when he was told his diagnosis - a moment I will never forget. Throughout, the NHS respected and cared for him. When he passed away, it hit me like a bus - even though I knew it was coming. I'm determined that every person diagnosed with cancer gets the best possible chance of beating it. Our National Cancer Plan is the most ambitious in a generation. It means earlier diagnosis, slashing waiting lists and investing in cutting-edge technology to build an NHS fit for the future.

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So Mr Starmer shares his own family health matters in the hope it will garner some sympathy and support for the NHS. Hospitals are struggling to treat everyone who asks for help. They are overwhelmed with patients, so the Government give contracts to private health care companies to take up the slack.

Just wondered. Have the scientists discovered what has caused this explosion of cancer? What age groups are most affected? Are they looking into this? Are there any figures?

I lost my brother to cancer, it was a long time ago. He hadn't been living in the UK for many years so I can't say what was the cause.

Now I must do a Billy dog walk. Catch ya later. Toodle pip. ilona