Reform the Cancer Act 1939 to Allow Safe, Evidence‑Based Alternatives
Action Requested Amend Section 4 of the Cancer Act to allow regulated, evidence‑based non‑pharmaceutical cancer treatments to be publicly shared.
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Debate threshold (100,000) · 10/100,000
- 09 OCT 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Amend law to allow advertisement of cancer treatments in clinical trail stage https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/740446
- 18 SEPT 2025Petition created
Background
The Cancer Act 1939 bans advertising any cancer treatment, even those backed by credible research. This silences innovation, blocks patient access to information, & prevents doctors from discussing holistic or repurposed therapies. It also denies patients the “Right to Try” — restricting access to repurposed drugs, herbal & naturopathic remedies that may offer hope when conventional options fail. We call for reform to protect choice, enable safe innovation, & bring the Act into the 21st century.