THE Duchess of York has warned the Government against neglecting teenagers with cancer.
signed a campaign letter to , who is updating national plans for dealing with .
’s former wife — to , and — was diagnosed with in 2023 and then.
She wrote in The Times the news could feel “like a death sentence”;.
She added: “One group neglected by those developing policies is teenagers and young adults with cancer.
“The impact can be devastating.”;
The Duchess, patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust, called for faster diagnoses and improved support.
The Department of Health’s review of cancer care began in February.
The blueprint, which is expected later this year, will aim to transform cancer care by improving , screening and treatment, as well as bolstering research and looking at ways to help prevent the disease.
Kate Collins, chief executive at the Teenage Cancer Trust, said teenagers and young adults were “often overlooked”.
She added: “There's an opportunity right now for the Government to make a huge difference to the health of a generation – a difference that will have a real impact on their commitment to tackle the biggest killers and build a UK where everyone lives longer, healthier lives.”
