8. Debate on Petition P-06-1294, 'Don't leave metastatic breast cancer patients in Wales behind'

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:39 pm on 19 October 2022.

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Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour 5:39, 19 October 2022

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We have noted our broader approach in the quality statement for cancer. The statement includes an expectation that the cancer workforce will be planned to meet the anticipated demand, particularly in clinical and medical oncology, specialist cancer nurses, physical medicine, radiographers and therapeutics. We are now working with the health service through the planning and accountability processes in order to ensure that they deliver this. And as we come out of the impacts of the pandemic, we must continue to focus on the recovery of cancer services and to reduce any impact on outcomes. More generally, I want to take this opportunity to encourage people to reduce their risk of breast cancer by doing everything they can, by living a healthy life, and encourage women to take part in breast cancer screening. But when women need support and treatment for breast cancer, my intention is that the health service can provide that. Thank you.