As the Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington, supporting cancer charities and everyone affected by cancer - and those who care for them - has been a key priority for me since being elected.
I will always stand up for my constituents who are living with this dreadful disease, and will do everything I can to promote awareness of people with cancer and the importance of funding for research and support.
You can read more about some of my work in support of tackling cancer here:
- Joined Macmillan's Save our Support campaign for a fully funded and sustainable cancer workforce | 22 January
- Met cancer patients, NHS staff and researchers for World Cancer Day | 5 February
- Congratulated Alasdair Robertson in crossing the finish line on his 1000km in 100 days challenge for CLIC Sargent | 11 July
- Visited the Royal Marsden to meet Dame Cally Palmer and tour the children and teenage wards | 1 August
- Encouraged people to sign up as potential stem cell donors | 9 September
- Wrote to Chancellor for additional funding for breast cancer services | 24 September
- Raised a mug in support of Macmillan's Coffee Morning | 25 September
- Highlighted risks of prostate cancer to men | 27 September
- Highlighted risks of cancer to women, and championed local petition for yearly women's health check-ups | 30 September
- Met Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust during Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month | 5 October
- Heard from people with lived experiences about the impact of COVID on cancer treatment | 6 October
- Joined the APPG on Brain Tumours | 10 November
- Spoke in debate on Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Services | 12 November
- Spoke in International Men's Day debate about cancer risk to men | 19 November
Throughout the year I have been working with fantastic charities like Macmillan Cancer Support, Radiotherapy4Life, Breast Cancer Now, Blood Cancer UK, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, Cancer Research UK, Oral Health Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Action, Astro Brain Tumour Fund, Teenage Cancer Trust, EVE Appeal, Bowel Research UK, Prostate Cancer UK, Anthony Nolan Trust, Leukaemia Care, CLIC Sargent, Target Ovarian Cancer, and so many more - as well as the brilliant Royal Marsden on our doorstep.
I will always be a champion for people with cancer, and I was very grateful to Macmillan Cancer Support for their kind words for the work I am doing with them.