Moray MP praises 'tireless' work of Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce

MORAY MP Douglas Ross has hailed the "tireless" work of the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce.

Mr Ross said he was “honoured” to meet Gill and other members of the taskforce in parliament on Less Survivable Cancer Awareness Day on January 11 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 stomach cancer, one of six cancers that are responsible for half of all deaths from cancer.

Mr Ross said 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.

The MP went on to praise 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.

He 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.

“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.”