"I thank my noble friend for that reply. I am glad to know that she understands the importance of early diagnosis because it is the only way to access drugs that will delay, although not of course cure, this disease. But families are sometimes reluctant to get a diagnosis because …..." Baroness Pitkeathley - View Speech
"My Lords, since there is a strong hereditary element in breast cancer, what action is being taken to make sure that women who have had cancer ensure that their daughters and granddaughters are rightly tested? Will the Minister acknowledge the information being given out via “The Archers” on this matter …..." Baroness Pitkeathley - View Speech
"My Lords, in my 29 years in this House I have spoken in many a debate on the health provisions in many a gracious Speech. I have longed for the day when I could rejoice in the plans set out for a new deal on social care. Sadly, I am …..." Baroness Pitkeathley - View Speech