Take your chance to put a question about cancer to an MP

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On 7 May 2014, Macmillan will be holding its third Parliamentary Question Time at the House of Commons in London.

Macmillan Question Time brings together a panel of MPs, peers and health experts to answer our questions about cancer care and services. Last year’s panel included Shadow Health Minister Diane Abbott, Conservative MP John Baron, Former Health Minister Paul Burstow, Government Health team member Andrew Jones MP, and Ciaran Devane, Macmillan’s Chief Executive.

I went last year for the first time and I’ll be going again this year. I really enjoyed hearing the questions we put to the panel – and hearing the responses. Jonathan Dimbleby chaired last year’s event, and I was really impressed by how he kept the panel on track. And he made sure that so many of us got to ask our questions and share our experiences with the panel.

Some of last year’s shortlisted questions were about:

  • the Care Bill
  • early diagnosis
  • support for carers
  • the impact of the Francis report
  • support for people after treatment finishes

It’s important we get as many people affected by cancer as possible involved, so whether you’re a cancer patient, or a carer, friend, relative, or work colleague of someone affected by cancer – please take this chance to put your question to the panel.

You can sign up to attend the event here . If you can’t attend, you can still submit a question for consideration, either through the website, in the comments section on this blog or on Twitter using #MacQT.

We’ll be livetweeting Macmillan Question Time, so you’ll be able to follow discussions on Twitter on the day using #MacQT.  We’ll also be recording the event so, after Macmillan Question Time is finished, you’ll be able to see and hear what’s said and who says it.

So, what’s the question you’d like to ask? I’m already thinking of what I’d like to ask and I’d love to know what’s top of your list, so get thinking and posting your questions below!

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