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Claire's Campaign Cymru @clairescampaign.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We welcome today's announcement that women will be offered HPV self-testing kits if they have not attended cervical screening appointments following invitations from the NHS in England. 👏 However, we are disappointed that this stops at the border. www.england.nhs.uk/2026/08/nhs-...

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NHS England » NHS rolls out discreet home-testing kits against cervical cancer for millions of women

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In Wales, the commitment has been made, now we need to see faster delivery so people can benefit from earlier diagnosis as soon as possible. We made the case from a Welsh perspective on #WorldLungCancerDay 👇

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We can’t afford to lose momentum on targeted lung cancer screening. @uklungcancer.bsky.social is right to highlight the importance of sustained investment and UK-wide implementation.

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Claire's Campaign Cymru @clairescampaign.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

📢 This Cervical Screening Awareness Week, we're sharing information about cervical screening and ways to make your appointment feel a little easier. Cervical screening is one of the most effective ways to help prevent cervical cancer. It is estimated to save around 5,000 lives every year in the UK.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

You can read our response here: www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/media/0a1dkv...

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Many people experience a combination of fatigue, pain, cognitive difficulties, mobility challenges and treatment side effects that can change from day to day. We've called for a system that better reflects these realities and protects fast-track support for people nearing the end of life. 💛

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Last month, we submitted our response to the Timms Review. 📝 The message from people affected by cancer is clear: support systems need to reflect the reality of living with a serious illness. Cancer doesn't always fit neatly into boxes.

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Claire's Campaign Cymru @clairescampaign.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Today marks two years since the launch of Claire’s Campaign. In that time, we’ve helped amplify women’s voices, pushed gynaecological cancers further up the agenda in Wales, challenged gaps in care and awareness, and worked alongside patients, families, clinicians, and policymakers to drive change.

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Two Years of Claire’s Campaign – Claires Campaign

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Claire's Campaign Cymru @clairescampaign.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Today marks one year since Claire died. Claire was kind, driven, and fiercely committed to making things better, not just for herself, but for others. Her story is the reason this campaign exists. Claire’s story brought people together and continues to drive change across Wales.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

With 190,000 people living with cancer, carers aren’t supporting short-term illness; they’re navigating long-term, complex care. The strategy is a strong step. Delivery is what matters. Read our response here: tinyurl.com/ycxzcwjj

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Our policy activity

This page contains Tenovus Cancer Care’s recent policy activity that reflects our strategic aims and policy priorities.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

➡️ Financial hardship must be treated as structural, not just awareness ➡️ Carers need timely, specialist mental health support, not just signposting ➡️ Young carers must be supported earlier, with a stronger focus on prevention ➡️ Carers must be treated as partners in care, not an afterthought

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Unpaid carers play a central role in cancer care in Wales, but recognition alone isn’t enough. In our response to the National Carers Strategy, we’re clear: ➡️ Recognition must lead to timely, meaningful support ➡️ Access must be consistent across Wales, not dependent on postcode

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

For too long, these cancers have been underfunded and overlooked. But passing legislation is only the start; delivery is what matters. 📄 tinyurl.com/ssrrsdth @tenovuscancercare.bsky.social @lesssurvivable.bsky.social 🎥 Watch our video below for more on what this means:

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The Rare Cancers Act is a significant step forward for people affected by rare and less survivable cancers. It places new responsibilities on Government to accelerate research, improve access to clinical trials, and strengthen support for innovation.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Screening is one of the clearest ways to change this, and Wales is starting to turn the tide: tinyurl.com/3jwns744

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The latest lung cancer audit shows things are moving, but not fast enough. tinyurl.com/mw6e4wjv ✔️ More early-stage diagnoses ❗ Treatment delays remain ❗ Many are still diagnosed late or via emergency routes Lung cancer is one of our key priorities at Tenovus Cancer Care.

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Claire's Campaign Cymru @clairescampaign.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

On #InternationalWomensDay, we remember Claire. Claire died in May 2025 aged 42 from uterine leiomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that is often diagnosed late. When Claire first presented with symptoms, she was told it was IBS. As months passed, she had to insist on further investigation.

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Patients Association @patients-association.org.uk · 09/02/2026

We’re working with LBC Radio to understand whether patients are experiencing delays or difficulties receiving their test results and we want to hear from you. If you’ve had trouble accessing your NHS test results since Jan 2023, your experience could help support an investigation:

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Claire's Campaign Cymru @clairescampaign.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 💜 Ovarian cancer isn’t obvious. The symptoms can feel like things we all experience from time to time, bloating, discomfort, changes in appetite, which is why they’re sometimes missed.

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Tenovus Cancer Care / Gofal Canser Tenovus @tenovuscancercare.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

This #OesophagealCancerAwarenessMonth, we're welcoming promising news. A capsule sponge 'pill-on-a-thread' test has been recommended in Wales to help detect oesophageal cancer earlier 💙

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

because any plan must be ambitious, evidence-led and built for the long term. If we’re serious about improving cancer outcomes in Wales, a national cancer strategy is no longer optional.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Strong discussion today at #PlaidConference #FixingTheFoundations. We welcome Plaid Cymru’s commitment to introduce a cancer plan within its first 100 days in government. Today’s debate considered what that must involve if the party forms the next Welsh Government

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Today at 13:55 we’ll be at: 📌 “Fixing the Foundations: A New Future for Cancer Care in Wales” (Sponsored by @macmillancancer.bsky.social and @walescanceralliance.org)

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Come speak to us to talk about the importance of delivery, not just ambition. 👋 #FixingTheFoundations #LosingOurPatience

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

We’re at the #PlaidCymru conference this weekend. Cancer patients in Wales are still waiting too long. Outcomes in lung, less survivable, and gynaecological cancers remain stubbornly poor, with too many families pushed into financial crisis.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Only 1 in 5 people diagnosed with cancer in Wales say they received information about psychological support. Cancer affects your mind as well as your body. Mental health support must be consistent across Wales, not postcode dependent. #fairerfastercancer

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Six cancers in Wales have a five-year survival rate of under 20%. That should stop us in our tracks. Lung. Pancreatic. Liver. Brain. Oesophageal. Stomach. We need focused action on the cancers with the worst outcomes. #lesssurvivablecancers #fairerfastercancer

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

If Wales is serious about fairer, faster cancer care, these areas cannot and should not wait. We’ll be sharing more on each over the coming days. Read our manifesto here: tinyurl.com/2xvwx9xa #FairerFasterCancer

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Our priorities were shaped by the All Wales Cancer Community: • Gynaecological cancers • Less survivable cancers • Money, practical support and cancer • Emotional wellbeing & cancer • Lung cancer These are not abstract policy issues; they are lived realities across Wales affecting many.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Cancer in Wales is rising. 120,000 people are living with cancer today. Around 20,000 are diagnosed each year. By the end of the next Senedd term, that could reach 230,000. Here’s where action is urgently needed 👇

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Today we’re in Llandudno at Venue Cymru for the Welsh Conservatives Conference. We’re speaking with Members and candidates about what people affected by cancer in Wales need from the next Senedd. Fairer, faster, cancer services. Cancer must be a priority this election. #FairerFasterCancer

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

To learn about the policy and influencing work of @tenovuscancercare.bsky.social visit: www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/campaigning-...

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The @tenovuscancercare.bsky.social "A Burning Issue" report is here: www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/media/uj2ecs... Oesophageal cancer is one of the 6 @lesssurvivable.bsky.social cancers.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

We hope this guidance will lead to the increased use of capsule-sponge throughout the NHS to diagnose oesophageal cancer precursor, Barrett's oesophagus.

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Claire's Campaign Cymru @clairescampaign.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

World Cancer Day is a reminder that outcomes don’t just depend on treatment, they depend on timing. In Wales, delays in gynaecological cancer care remain severe. In November, only 32% of patients started treatment within the 62-day target, with wide variation between Health Boards.

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Wales Cancer Alliance @walescanceralliance.org · 04/02/2026

Fixing the Foundations sets out the case for a long-term, strategic approach to cancer services in Wales, drawing on international evidence and insight from NHS leaders, third sector organisations and people with personal experience of cancer — and why this must be a priority...

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Wales Cancer Alliance @walescanceralliance.org · 04/02/2026

As of today, World Cancer Day, Wales in the only UK nation without a long-term plan to drive improvements in cancer care and outcomes. With cancer incidence in Wales rising – adding pressure to an already stretched system – the next Government must urgently address this...

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Claire's Campaign Cymru @clairescampaign.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

✍️Today (23 01 26), the Senedd’s Health and Social Care Committee published its anticipated follow-up report into the implementation of the ‘Unheard’ recommendations.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Heulwen was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in 2022. Yesterday, she shared her story and the wider reality facing people with less survivable cancers with ITV. These cancers receive less than a fifth of government research funding. It's time to #CloseTheResearchGap. tinyurl.com/y5w84vw5

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

A 90-second statement on less survivable cancers was led yesterday morning in the Senedd by John Griffiths MS. These issues often don’t get enough airtime, this one is worth hearing. tinyurl.com/fnvrpt2y @lesssurvivable.bsky.social It's time to #CloseTheResearchGap.

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Plenary

The Senedd is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people, makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes and holds the Welsh Government to account.

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Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @lesssurvivable.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Huge thanks to @delythjewell.bsky.social MS for hosting yesterday's drop-in event in the Senedd for Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week. It's time to #CloseTheResearchGap. Encourage your local MS to support today 👇 lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/

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Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @lesssurvivable.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

The stats are clear. We're calling for change. It's time to close #CloseTheResearchGap. lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/

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Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @lesssurvivable.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

As part of #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek, we were in Westminster standing for the stats. Less survivable cancers receive just 19% of research funding, despite causing 40% of cancer deaths. 📣 Contact your MP today. lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/ #CloseTheResearchGap

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