Dr Scott Arthur

Edinburgh South West

Labour

Overall, across health & social care this Parliament

Alive and kicking!

Ranks 91st of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 7%. 50 contributions since 2024-07-19.

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“…I am grateful for that introduction. Lobular breast cancer, despite being the second most common form of breast cancer, has historically received a mere 1% of breast cancer research funding. Susan refused to accept that disparity and the Lobular Moon Shot Project is her legacy—but it has to be more than a project.”
Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot Project · 2026-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Absolutely. Yesterday I met with activists from Cancer Research UK just outside Parliament, before they came in. Cancer Research UK had around 100 activists there who had been touched by cancer, in all its shapes and forms, and although that big room was full of people who were full of energy, they were just a tiny par…”
Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot Project · 2026-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…There is also public concern about lobular breast cancer and the feeling that people who have it are being left behind. It is fantastic that we have better screening coming on board, but ultimately people need treatment if they are diagnosed during the screening process.”
Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot Project · 2026-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…those between the ages of 50 and 71 does not account for the fact that one in six people diagnosed with breast cancer each year are below the age of 50. Many more are diagnosed later, and tragically, diagnoses often come too late.”