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That’s why Charlotte is urging people across Bristol to call on their local parliamentary
candidates to commit to transforming cancer survival by emailing them now at cruk.org/
localcandidates.

She warns that analysis shows if current trends in cancer death rates continue, without ac-
tion, the UK is at risk of collectively losing a staggering 13 million years of life to cancer in
the first parliamentary term alone.
Charlotte believes she owes her life to Cancer Research UK after she was told she had a
type of breast cancer that could be controlled by the drug Letrozole. The charity made sig-
nificant contributions to advancing the use of this hormone treatment for breast cancer.
She added: “Stories like mine would not be possible without advances in research and treat-
ment. So, it’s distressing to think how many friends, family and colleagues could be affected
by the fall-out if we don’t speed up progress in the fight against cancer.
“With so many challenges and funding issues surrounding cancer research and care, it’s vi-
tal that saving lives comes before politics. When you hear those terrible words, “It’s can-
cer,” all you want to know is you – or your loved one – have the best possible chance of
surviving. Whoever wins the general election, the next UK Government must help make this
a reality for cancer patients everywhere.”

Charlotte is in good company with her campaigning efforts. Familiar faces from stage and
screen, including actors Stephen Graham and Daisy Edgar-Jones, comedian John Bish-
op and TV presenter Alison Hammond have already lent their support.
Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson for the South West, Alison Birkett, said: “Nearly 1 in
2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. It affects every family, in every constituency. So,
as political parties reach out to the country, there’s never been a better opportunity to come
together and demand the action people affected by the disease so desperately need and de-
serve. This general election must be a turning point for cancer.

We’re grateful to Charlotte for joining the
groundswell of supporters, scientists and stars
who are backing our campaign and hope her
story will inspire people across the South West
to have their say by emailing their local candi-
dates.

“The entire cancer community is calling for the
next UK Government to introduce a bold and
long-term plan to prevent future cancers and
improve survival.
Urgent action to tackle the disease will mean more life-saving research, more people diag-
nosed and treated earlier, and ultimately, more people in the region living longer, better
lives.”

Back the Turning Point for Cancer campaign now at cruk.org/localcandidates
https://www.bristolworld.com/community/bristol-lawyer-calls-for-change-as-she-fights-
cancer-and-urges-next-government-to-save-more-lives-4678295