This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Restart Cancer treatments (and other life changing illnesses) in the UK
It has become clear that treatments for those with devastating illnesses are not receiving the treatment they really need.
In fact, it is advertised on UK TV - Cancer research that they have temporarily stopped cancer research in order to find a cure for Covid-19.
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COVID-19 has already made progress with a new vaccination.
If you have noticed yourself, when statistics show for ‘death for covid’ you must take note of the small script which says, “death for any reason, testing positive with covid-19”
Many people are being denied treatment, such as Chemo, due to the pandemic.
I believe the government has a duty of care for all people in the UK. Unfortunately denying treatment for those in need is neglect.
If you really want to start saving lives, sign this
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Guidance from NHS England states that decisions to change or delay cancer patients' treatment should be made jointly by patients and clinicians, taking into account the risk that some patients receiving chemotherapy in particular are more at risk of becoming seriously unwell if they contract coronavirus. See:
https://www.nice.org.uk/Media/Default/About/COVID-19/Specialty-guides/cancer-and-COVID-19.pdf
You might like to sign the following petitions:
Ensure access to treatment and screening for all cancer patients during Covid-19
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/552734
Ensure speedy access to diagnostics and treatment for non-covid patients
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/549642
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