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a turning point for cancer

The next Scottish Government could help save around 10,100 lives between now and 2040.* But we need your help to call on all political parties to act this election.

We’ve made huge progress on cancer in the last 50 years. Yet, in Scotland, pressure on cancer care is increasing, cancer waiting times are not consistently met, and inequalities in cancer outcomes are growing.

Our message is clear. This election must be a turning point for cancer in Scotland. Add your name to join the campaign.

What are Cancer Research UK calling for?

We're asking all political parties in Scotland to:

Deliver a long-term cancer strategy: When it comes to beating cancer, well supported, long-term cancer strategies are key to success. Scotland’s current cancer strategy, published in 2023, is bold and ambitious – but progress is being delayed because of a lack of adequate funding for delivery. That needs to change.
Support the NHS: To diagnose and treat cancer quickly, we need a well-resourced NHS with enough staff and equipment, and cutting-edge technologies and treatments available to everyone who needs them. With pressure on the NHS and GPs increasing, we need action and funding to address staff shortages, as well as implement innovative tests and treatments.
Combat lung cancer: Lung cancer is the most common cancer in Scotland. That's why it's vital that the Scottish Government takes action on tobacco - the biggest cause of lung cancer. This includes implementing the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, funding stop smoking services, and rolling out a national lung cancer screening programme.
Invest in research: Research is key to providing us with better cancer prevention, earlier diagnosis, and more effective treatments. The Scottish Government needs to invest in research and back plans for a Scottish Health and Biomedicine Institute (SHBI). This will deliver the innovative treatments people in Scotland deserve.

You can read our full manifesto here.

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