[News] Rare Cancers Bill to become law in UK

The Lancet Oncology | |

On Feb 27, 2026, lawmakers in the UK voted to sign into law the Rare Cancers Bill. The bill was proposed by Scott Arthur, a Member of Parliament for the ruling Labour Party based in Scotland, and a medical doctor. The bill will help accelerate research innovation to improve treatments and survival for rare cancers, including brain tumours and pancreatic…

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