<p>Awareness of Pancreatic Cancer</p>

Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:04 pm on 15 November 2016.

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Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour 2:04, 15 November 2016

Thank you, First Minister. Today, I was very proud to once again host an event to mark pancreatic cancer awareness month here in the Senedd. Last year, when I asked you about this, I pressed you on the need to raise awareness. This year, Pancreatic Cancer UK have undertaken research that shows that three quarters of the public in the UK cannot name a single symptom of pancreatic cancer. Would you agree with me that we do now need a step change in this area and will you agree to look at what more we can do to ensure that the public knows what to look for, so that they do go to the doctor’s quickly and give themselves a better chance of survival against what is a very aggressive and difficult cancer to treat?