MEERA: And the result? MARIA (direct transcription): The Government issued a formal response to the inquiry report. They agreed that more brain tumour research is urgently needed and promised to create a working group of charities and clinical experts to take action. I think it’s really important to keep the issue on the agenda. I don’t think many people would argue against funding more research into this, but it’s just a case of keeping the issue in the spotlight, keeping the attention on it, and hopefully that brain tumour (research) is going to get the money it deserves. Research has shown that where the funding leads then the breakthroughs follow and the survival rates improve and I want to get to that point with brain cancer. You know I watched first-hand what happened to my brother - he was 26, he was training to be a pilot in the RAF. He had an incredibly bright future ahead of him, and that was just totally taken away by this horrible disease, and in fact fantastic, bright, brilliant, beautiful young people are being killed by this cruel cancer. I would absolutely encourage others to start a petition, it is a fantastic way to raise awareness for your cause, both among the general public and among MPs. Most importantly it’s available to everyone, so if there’s something you do believe needs to be changed, why not try to change it.
MEERA: And the result? MARIA (direct transcription): The Government issued a formal response to the inquiry report. They agreed that more brain tumour research is urgently needed and promised to create a working group of charities and clinical experts to take action. I think it’s really important to keep the issue on the agenda. I don’t think many people would argue against funding more research into this, but it’s just a case of keeping the issue in the spotlight, keeping the attention on it, and hopefully that brain tumour (research) is going to get the money it deserves. Research has shown that where the funding leads then the breakthroughs follow and the survival rates improve and I want to get to that point with brain cancer. You know I watched first-hand what happened to my brother - he was 26, he was training to be a pilot in the RAF. He had an incredibly bright future ahead of him, and that was just totally taken away by this horrible disease, and in fact fantastic, bright, brilliant, beautiful young people are being killed by this cruel cancer. I would absolutely encourage others to start a petition, it is a fantastic way to raise awareness for your cause, both among the general public and among MPs. Most importantly it’s available to everyone, so if there’s something you do believe needs to be changed, why not try to change it.