That this House notes with concern that, every day in the United Kingdom, 30 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer and 10 lose their lives to the disease; recognises that cases have increased by 23 per cent in the last five years, disproportionately affecting men and people living in areas of deprivation; is alarmed that one in four people remain unaware that cancer can affect the mouth; acknowledges the role of tobacco, alcohol and the human papilloma virus as key risk factors; further notes that early detection greatly improves survival but that treatment remains aggressive and life-changing; expresses concern that almost half of the population cannot access regular dental check-ups; supports the Oral Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign to raise awareness and promote early detection; and calls on the Government to implement a national mouth cancer awareness campaign, strengthen training and referral pathways for healthcare professionals, and ensure equitable access to oral healthcare and comprehensive after-support for all mouth cancer patients.
Signatories (28)
- Helen Maguire Sponsor
- Charlotte Cane
- Ian Roome
- Wera Hobhouse
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Sarah Dyke
- David Chadwick
- Manuela Perteghella
- Mr Will Forster
- Clive Jones
- Dr Ellie Chowns
- Zöe Franklin
- Carla Denyer
- Siân Berry
- Adrian Ramsay
- Wendy Chamberlain
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Christine Jardine
- Mr Joshua Reynolds
- Liz Jarvis
- Richard Burgon
- Claire Young
- Dr Al Pinkerton
- Mr Lee Dillon
- James McMurdock
- Bob Blackman
- Freddie van Mierlo
- Rachael Maskell