A Fight for Survival: Why Archie Goodburn's Plea Shouldn't Fall on Deaf Ears Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn has made a heart wrenching appeal to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to increase funding for brain cancer research.
Diagnosed with inoperable brain tumors two years ago, Goodburn is now an outspoken advocate for those affected by the disease. The UK's record on brain cancer treatment is woefully inadequate.
Despite being one of the most common cancers affecting young people, it remains underfunded and understaffed.