Cancer deaths set to soar 17 per cent over the next five years under Labour, charity warns By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor Published: 19:00 EDT, 8 September 2024 | Updated: 19:00 EDT, 8 September 2024 e-mail View comments Cancer deaths are projected to rise by a sixth across Labour’s first term compared with the last five years, a charity has warned. Analysis by Cancer Research UK suggests that there will be about 912,000 deaths from all cancers in the UK between now and 2029 – a rise of 17 per cent. Experts also project new diagnoses will jump by more than a fifth over the same period – around 2.
2million in total. They urged the Government to develop a long-term strategy for the disease, with a focus on funding research, early diagnosis and prevention. Michelle Mitchell, of Cancer Research UK, said: ‘These numbers highlight the devastating impact cancer continues to have on patients across the UK.
Behind each worrying statistic is someone who could lose precious moments with the friends, family and loved ones they leave behind.’ Ms Mitchell called for ‘bold action’ to help people live longer, healthier lives. ‘Decades of research have meant that cancer survival has doubled in the past 50 years, but this progress is slowing,’ she added.
‘The Government must ensure they deliver on their commitments to tackle cancer and make the UK a world leader in research and care. Michelle Mitchell (pictured), of Cancer Research UK, called for ‘bold action’ t.