Biography
Dr Scott Arthur has engaged extensively on cancer-related topics through 40 debate speeches, with particular focus on rare and under-resourced cancers including lobular breast cancer, neuroendocrine cancer, and brain tumours. Beyond oncology, he has also contributed to debates on eating disorders, mental health, and NHS workforce challenges, frequently drawing on personal experience and constituent concerns. His contributions demonstrate sustained advocacy for better research funding, early diagnosis, healthcare equity, and support for affected communities across multiple health conditions.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…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.”
Record by topic
- Cancer11th of 62281.0
- Mental health76th of 88045.0
- NHS waiting lists101st of 53412.0
- Rare diseases17th of 20212.0
- Palliative & end of life care158th of 5689.0
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)21st of 1426.0
- Dementia60th of 2516.0
- A&E & ambulance response55th of 2586.0
- Long Covid7th of 556.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing118th of 3023.0
- Heart disease & stroke174th of 3983.0
- Children's health56th of 1573.0
- GP access93rd of 2413.0
- Learning disability & autism654th of 8993.0
- Maternity & neonatal238th of 4383.0
- Public health & prevention417th of 6883.0
What they’ve said
“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.”
NHS Breast Screening · 2026-06-29 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I am grateful for the opportunity to bring this vital issue to the House. The term neuroendocrine cancer may not be familiar to many, but tens of thousands of people across the United Kingdom have had to educate themselves after receiving a diagnosis.”
Neuroendocrine Cancer · 2026-04-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Their daughter struggled significantly with her mental health during her teenage years. At one point, she was hospitalised due to complications from a severe eating disorder, which was driven by her decision to reduce her calorie intake because she thought that would delay puberty.”
Puberty Blockers Clinical Trial · 2026-03-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
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