SAM ROWLANDS, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales supports charity call to improve breast cancer screening in Wales
Mr Rowlands MS for North Wales joined leading research and support charity Breast Cancer Now at a wear it pink event in the Senedd to urge the Welsh Government to boost breast screening uptake and save more lives from breast cancer.
He said: “It was great to attend Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink event in Senedd and hear about how we can support their vital work in Wales.
“Women in North Wales deserve the best possible chance of an early breast cancer diagnosis. That’s why I’m urging my constituents to join me in supporting Breast Cancer Now’s petition to improve breast screening uptake.
“Together we can send a clear message to the Welsh government that there is no time to waste.”
Breast Cancer Now’s ‘No Time to Waste – Wales’ petition, launched in August, is gathering support to urge the government to ensure the 70% breast screening minimum standard is met consistently, drive progress towards delivering on the 80% target, and to reduce inequalities in uptake across different communities.
Claire Rowney, chief executive at Breast Cancer Now said: “We’re so grateful to Sam Rowlands for supporting today’s wear it pink event.
“Together we can improve breast screening uptake across Wales and, crucially, save more lives from breast cancer.
“It’s vital that women attend their breast screening appointments when invited and regularly check their breasts and get to know what’s normal for them to help them spot any new or unusual breast changes.
“Early detection is crucial, as the sooner breast cancer is diagnosed, the more likely treatment will be successful.
“This year marks the 24th year of our wear it pink campaign, which has already raised over £43 million for our lifesaving research and life-changing support. But we can’t stop there.
“By signing our ‘No Time to Waste – Wales’ petition and taking part in your own wear it pink event this October, you’ll be helping us move closer to our ambition that by 2050, everyone with breast cancer will live and live well.”
To sign Breast Cancer Now’s petition, click here.
