The campaign for a cancer treatment unit with radiotherapy at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage has attracted widespread support since the launch of the campaign last month. Stephen McPartland MP, who is leading the campaign, has been expressing his thanks to all those who have been active in progressing the cause. "The response has been very strong",said Stephen, "and it is fantastic to have the support of clinicians, such as Tom Holme and Nihal Shah, who I have been discussing the campaign with. It is estimated around 80% of East and North Herts patients could be treated on-site with a cancer treatment unit with radiotherapy at the Lister."
Tom Holme, Consultant General Surgeon, commented, "There has been a case for such a unit at the Lister Hospital to serve patients in North and East Herts for many years, and it remains a highly beneficial proposal. Actually achieving the unit is a very exciting proposal. I am glad to support the campaign and welcome priority being given to this area."
The numbers of people signing up to the campaign, via The Comet and through the Facebook group, is showing that the public are also right behind the campaign.
The Rt Hon Stephen McPartland