A pancreatic cancer survivor has said he is ‘delighted’ that Cumberland Council has agreed light up buildings in Carlisle to mark world pancreatic cancer day.
The former Labour MP for Carlisle, Eric Martlew was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in 2012 said that the key to improving the survival rate for the cancer is early diagnosis.
Eric, who knows campaigns for better treatment for pancreatic patients, said it's one of the deadliest cancers, with only 7 per cent of patients living more than 5 years.
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The move is part of a wider campaign from Cumberland Council to light up civic buildings to mark important events or anniversaries.
On the week leading up to Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday, the council are lighting up some of the region’s buildings red in memory of members of the armed forces who lost their lives.
These include Carlisle's Civic Centre, Eden Bridges and the Citadels buildings, plus The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven and Allerdale House in Workington.
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