MP for Mid Derbyshire Pauline Latham has welcomed news that the Government is to allocate a further £160 million to the Cancer Drugs Fund.
The fund was set up in 2011 to allow cancer patients access to drugs not normally available on the NHS and has provided treatment for more than 55,000 people.
Mrs Latham first became involved with the Cancer Drugs Fund after being contacted by a constituent about the difficulties they were having in securing funding for treatment with the drug Avastin after they developed bowel cancer.
Her constituent lost their struggle with the disease last year and Mrs Latham raised concerns over the practices of the fund in the East Midlands on her constituent's behalf.
Mrs Latham said: "This extra funding will mean that many more people will have access to the treatment they need.
"I am very sorry that this could not come soon enough for my constituent, but I am hopeful that many more people suffering with cancer will see a great benefit from these additional funds.
"It is great to see that the Government is serious about its commitment to improving cancer survival rates."
