Moray MP Douglas Ross says he was “honoured” to meet with the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce in Parliament this week.
Douglas met with Gill and others on Less Survivable Cancer Awareness Day (January 11th) to discuss how outcomes can be improved for those who are diagnosed with a cancer that has traditionally had a poor survival rate.
Gill’s husband Tony sadly passed away from stomacher cancer, one of six cancers that are responsible for half of all deaths from cancer.
Douglas says the discussions have left him determined to do more to improve survival rates and ensure that patients have hope that they can beat one of these cancers.
He praised those on the taskforce including Gill for their “tireless” work in seeking better outcomes and he says he is committed to working closely with them and others to support cancer patients in Moray.
Moray MP Douglas Ross said: “I was honoured to meet with Gill and others from the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce in Parliament.
“It is truly shocking that six cancers are accounting for half of all cancer deaths. That is why I was pleased to have the opportunity to meet with the taskforce and show my support for Less Survivable Cancer Awareness Day this week.
“My thoughts are with Gill who lost her husband Tony to stomach cancer, which is sadly one of the cancers which has a poor survival rate. I am full of admiration for those working on this taskforce for their tireless work they’re doing to raise awareness of these cancers and their fight to improve outcomes for those diagnosed.
“My conversations with Gill and others in Parliament have left me more determined to improve outcomes for cancer patients in Moray and across Scotland.
“I am committed to working closely with the taskforce to hopefully achieve more positive outcomes and I thank Gill and the taskforce for taking the time to meet with me and outlining the work they are carrying out.”