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Brain Tumours

28 February 2024

Lead MP

Siobhain McDonagh

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General Debate

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Siobhain McDonagh raised concerns about brain tumours in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

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Opened the debate
Proposes a Bill aiming to improve the situation for glioblastoma patients, including setting clinical trial targets, training medical oncologists in brain cancers, ensuring availability of drugs for trials, reviewing funding allocation, direct referrals from optometrists, and management of drug trial data. Emphasises the personal loss of her sister Margaret and the need for legislative action to address the lack of progress in treating glioblastoma.
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