Meetings

Members expressed their sadness that Tassia’s health had deteriorated significantly and their thoughts were with Tassia and her loved ones during this difficult time.

Members conveyed how inspirational her commitment and dedication to improve cancer care has been. They highlighted the history and success of the petition and what Tassia has achieved through her petition and wider campaigning to improve planning and services for metastatic breast cancer.

Members agreed to close the petition and thank Tassia for being a catalyst for change and a champion for all women with breast cancer who go on to develop metastatic breast cancer in Wales.

The Committee considered the petition and thanked Tassia for her continued engagement with the Committee. Members agreed to write back to the Minister in order to seek clarification on the decisions made by the Cancer Network Board and to seek a response to the further comments raised by Tassia.

The Committee considered the petition and agreed to ask the Minister to respond to the comments and questions received from Tassia and encourage the Minister to meet with Tassia who has campaigned tirelessly on behalf of metastatic breast cancer patients.

The Committee considered the petition and agreed to write to the Minister for Health and Social Services seeking an update on the Wales Cancer Network meeting which took place in January and to ask for further clarification on some key issues raise. The Committee also noted that the petitioner has inspired them as she fights for better support for others, like her, who develop metastatic breast cancer, despite her own health challenges.

The Committee considered the petition and agreed to write back to the Minister asking her to address some unanswered questions arising from the plenary debate. 

NDM8103 Jack Sargeant (Alyn and Deeside)

To propose that the Senedd:

Notes the petition ‘P-06-1294 Don't leave metastatic breast cancer patients in Wales behind’ which received 14,106 signatures.

The item started at 17.17

NDM8103 Jack Sargeant (Alyn and Deeside)

To propose that the Senedd:

Notes the petition ‘P-06-1294 Don't leave metastatic breast cancer patients in Wales behind’ which received 14,106 signatures.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

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The Committee noted the petition and praised the petitioners dedication and bravery to campaign for improvements and raise awareness of this devastating and life limiting condition. Members agreed to write to Business Committee to request a debate in Plenary as soon as possible.