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Swimmer Archie Goodburn to meet prime minister over brain cancer funding
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Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn is set to meet the prime minister following an emotional television appeal for increased brain cancer research funding and a national brain cancer lead. Goodburn, diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumours in 2024, highlighted the lack of access to international clinical trials in the UK and described the suffering of patients and families as unbearable.
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- Scottish swimmer and athlete Archie Goodburn is meeting the prime minister to discuss brain cancer funding.
- Goodburn made a tearful plea on BBC Breakfast asking for increased investment and a national brain cancer lead.
- He was diagnosed with three inoperable oligodendrogliomas in 2024 after experiencing symptoms during training.
- Goodburn highlighted that life-changing clinical trials available in the US, Australia, and China are not adequately accessible in the UK.
- Charity Brain Tumour Research states that brain tumours are the cancer most likely to kill people under 40 in the UK, with government funding making up about 25% of national investment.