Mr. Speaker, April is Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the devastating effect this disease has year after year.
Who unfortunately does not know someone, perhaps a loved one, who has suffered from this terrible disease?
The statistics are distressing. Nearly 159,000 people suffered from cancer in 2007 and 72,000 died of the disease. Men, women, children, seniors are all affected and, despite our efforts and scientific advancements, the disease is still with us.
However, we must not give up the fight against this terrible affliction. That is why we must take the opportunity presented by Cancer Awareness Month to appeal to the government to increase efforts to find a cure for cancer.
I therefore ask all my colleagues to join me in sending a message of hope to all those who suffer from this disease. One day, we will find a cure.