Less Survivable Cancers

Cancers of the lung, pancreas, liver, brain, oesophagus and stomach have an average five-year survival rate of less than 20 per cent

Wales can no longer afford - morally nor financially - to neglect the less survivable cancers and their impact on our communities.

The actions needed to drive improvements and deliver better outcomes for less survivable cancers will have positive net effects on the rest of the NHS. Treatments would be less costly, delivered over a shorter period, often in the community and likely leading to less rehabilitation time. 

We are calling on the Welsh Government and NHS leaders to recognise the six less survivable cancers, their unique characteristics, their impact on Wales and plan accordingly

Meet Heulwen

"Cancer might have controlled my body but it wasn't going to control my mind."

Engage with The Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce

The Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce represents the less survivable cancers. Charities who support patients who have these cancers have joined together to improve outcomes and experiences for all people diagnosed with a less survivable cancer across the UK. 

Share your story and help us campaign for change

We'd like to hear from you as your story can help us reach more people through personal testimony. By becoming a media volunteer and sharing your cancer story with us you can help us raise awareness, drive change, and help others feel less alone.

Contact us on stories@tenovuscancercare.org.uk and our team will get back to you to arrange the best way to share your story.