Renowned actor, broadcaster, and author Stephen Fry has thrown his support behind the #CatchUpWithCancer campaign, in a video urging people to support the petition and help us reach the the half a million signatures milestone. 

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VIDEO: Stephen Fry urges action on cancer waits 

Stephen, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2018, has urged supporters to amplify the call for urgent government action.

Stephen said: 

“Since 2020, 225,000 people have waited too long for cancer treatment, and these waits can be deadly. If, like me, you want to help, here’s what you can do. Join me and sign the #CatchUpWithCancer campaign petition.”

In the video, Stephen talks about his prostate cancer diagnosis in 2018, the need for action, and praises the way King Charles III has approached his health news.

The #CatchUpWithCancer campaign, was launched in 2020 by parents of Kelly Smith, Craig and Mandy Russell, along with leading oncologist Professor Pat Price, chair of the charity, Radiotherapy UK.  The campaign warns that currently, 4 in 10 cancer patients are experiencing potentially deadly treatment delays. 

Since the recent revelation of King Charles III's cancer diagnosis, Stephen Fry has actively discussed cancer awareness and treatment on platforms such as The BBC Today Podcast: alongside Professor Price, who also appeared on the episode, Why We Need to Talk about Cancer.

Now Stephen is urging people to support the Catch Up With Cancer campaign's call for action to support the thousands of individuals facing life-threatening delays in cancer treatment.

Sarah Quinlan MBE, Charity Director at Radiotherapy UK said:

"Stephen and his team have been wonderfully supportive of what we are trying to do, which is spotlight the many thousands of people waiting too long for cancer treatment, often with deadly consequences. 

"To have such a national treasure speak up for the campaign, and help us get the petition to a major milestone, is a massive boost. We hope even more of the public will get behind the campaign, and that government will sit up and pay attention to treating patients with cancer, not just diagnosing them."