AN MP has led a debate to mark the first All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report on blood cancer.
Henry Smith, MP for Crawley, spoke in Westminster Hall about blood cancer care in the NHS last week.
The APPG, which has been chaired by the Crawley MP since its formation, officially launched its report in Parliament immediately after the debate.
Mr Smith said: “Blood cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, and someone is diagnosed every 14 minutes.
“Despite this, general awareness among the public, health professionals, and policy makers is very low and we must work together to change this across the country and in Crawley.”
The report recommends that GPs request a blood test for anyone presenting blood cancer symptoms.
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