Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Yesterday, 4 February, was World Cancer Day—the specific day when we are asked to reflect upon the impact cancer has on those diagnosed with any form of cancer and the support needed for them and their loved ones. It's also a day when we recognise the fantastic work of the medical teams, specialist nurses, community teams and the dedicated researchers in this field. We all know someone who has heard those feared words, 'It's cancer', and the initial heartache that diagnosis brings to the individuals and their families. We all know people who are currently fighting the battle against cancer. We all know people who have won their battle, but we also know people who have fought courageously with dignity and who are no longer with us. 

Improvements in early diagnosis, cutting-edge research, and the vital work done by cancer charities move us ever closer to reducing the number of people who fear those life-changing words—and they are life-changing words—helping people see it more as a chronic illness, and also the work being done by people to ensure that they are cancer-free. That is an ambition that those individual organisations have, so that all forms of cancer are treatable, allowing people to live lives where they manage their illness. To support that ambition, 4 February is a day that offers us all a chance to reflect upon our actions and to pledge to make a lasting impact upon that. Yesterday, and everyday, I pledge to champion the fight against cancer, because progress to create a world in which cancer is no longer dreaded or feared is possible. I know that all across this Chamber will join me in that pledge.