“My Lords, I thank the Minister for that Answer. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I want to thank the NHS for the excellent treatment it has been giving me, but it made it clear to me, after my first biopsy, that early detection was vital in the context of my treatment.”
Record by topic
- Cancer241st of 6418.0
- Palliative & end of life care269th of 5404.0
- Assisted dying294th of 3922.0
- Heart disease & stroke332nd of 4072.0
- Maternity & neonatal379th of 4532.0
- Public health & prevention585th of 7002.0
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“…I say this particularly in relation to prostate cancer. It is the most diagnosed cancer in men aged over 45 in England. There are higher risks of prostate cancer linked to ageing, black men and family history. Early diagnosis is critical.”
Cancer Outcomes in the UK · 2026-04-21 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…overnment have to further improve gender diversity in the AI profession? A recent interim report found that NHS maternity and neonatal services in England are failing too many women and families.”
International Women’s Day · 2026-03-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I question that, because assisted dying would not be a real choice if the alternative option of high-quality end-of-life palliative care is not available. This Bill is based on assessing someone as being within six months of natural death, but such a prognosis is often unreliable.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-09-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…First, prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in men aged over 45 in England. Secondly, there are higher risks of prostate cancer linked to ageing, black men and family history. Thirdly, early diagnosis is critical. Survival is nearly 100% when detected early but drops to around 50% at stage 4.”
Prostate Cancer · 2025-09-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…My mother was a fit and healthy 79 year-old, even swimming most days. Suddenly, a major heart attack reduced her to paralysis. She was unable to speak. Within a year, she was back at the same hospital, this time as a volunteer counsellor to some of the stroke patients.”
Science and Technology: Economy · 2024-10-31 · Read on Hansard ↗
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