Posts from the Policy and Insight team at Tenovus Cancer Care - Maddy, Hannah, Greg, Becky, Bethan, and Lowrihttps://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3mohvbcc5zc2cLast 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.17 Jun 2026 08:25 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mohvbcc5zc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3mjmfo5ptym2nUnpaid 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 postcode16 Apr 2026 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmfo5ptym2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3mhfs6zlmh22zThe 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.19 Mar 2026 10:29 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhfs6zlmh22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3mhfrgflt6c2zThe 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.19 Mar 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhfrgflt6c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3mfwfsi747k2yStrong 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 Government28 Feb 2026 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfwfsi747k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3mfwbjoyx3s2vToday 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)28 Feb 2026 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfwbjoyx3s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3mftdqzqves2tWe’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.27 Feb 2026 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftdqzqves2thttps://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3meqt6hadyi25Only 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. #fairerfastercancer13 Feb 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqt6hadyi25https://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3meqjwwmc4n25Six 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 #fairerfastercancer13 Feb 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqjwwmc4n25https://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3meqcfnljuu2mCancer 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 👇13 Feb 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqcfnljuu2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3meq3ksxpau26Today 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. #FairerFasterCancer13 Feb 2026 08:27 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3meq3ksxpau26https://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3mej2srvihk2bWe hope this guidance will lead to the increased use of capsule-sponge throughout the NHS to diagnose oesophageal cancer precursor, Barrett's oesophagus.10 Feb 2026 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mej2srvihk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3mcjy6ns5sc2wHeulwen 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 https://tinyurl.com/y5w84vw516 Jan 2026 11:21 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcjy6ns5sc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3mcjxr5js2k2wA 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. https://tinyurl.com/fnvrpt2y16 Jan 2026 11:13 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcjxr5js2k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social/post/3mbyni5w2z22vCancer prevention is cancer care. That’s why cervical screening matters.09 Jan 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:etihbrqawkbpsoputjhu5sgk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbyni5w2z22v