Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced
Summary
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn, diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumors, met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham after a public appeal for more brain cancer research funding. The prime minister announced a new clinical lead for brain cancer, a review of progress since 2018, and plans to speed up patient access to new treatments.Key Facts
- Archie Goodburn, a 25-year-old swimmer, was diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumors called oligodendrogliomas in 2024.
- He appealed on TV for increased brain cancer research funding and better patient care.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Goodburn and called him an inspiration.
- The government will appoint a national brain cancer clinical lead and review progress since 2018.
- The review is led by Prof Anthony Chalmers from the University of Glasgow.
- A national cancer plan will aim to bring new treatments to patients faster.
- The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has been asked to speed up reviewing rules for rare disease medicines from three years to two.
- Health Secretary Yvette Cooper will lead efforts to involve patients and families in increasing clinical trial participation.
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