Sarah Ruane

"My name is Nathaniel Dye, and I'm dying of cancer" "At first I was told I'd have a rough year with treatment and surgery and then be free to live my life. When scans eventually happened further spread was discovered and my prognosis worsened" "It's all but certain that I'll be dead within three to four years" "I try not to think about what might have been if the tests, scans and appointments happened more quickly" "But I know I know waited over 100 days for treatment when the government's target is 62.. And there's a good chance that time spent on waiting lists has cut my life in half - I've just passed by 2000th week and most people will live beyond 4000" "There's a lot being said about sick notes" "If my cancer had been caught early, I would be looking at another 30 years of economic productivity, instead, I'm staring down the barrel or early retirement and early death" "My hope is for everyone else, so that people can avoid ending up like me" "I hope to see a Labour government elected that will cut waiting times by providing more scans and appointments more quickly" "I trust Keir Starmer to effect the positive change that is desperately needed"

A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales

Northern Ireland hasn’t had a functioning government for nearly two years and cancer care is in crisis. This has meant the lives of people with cancer are at risk. Politicians must get back to work, resume governing and make the crucial decisions to fix cancer care.