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Watch: Swimmer's emotional TV plea for cancer research leads to meeting with PM
Health•October 15, 2026 at 11:56 AMNational

Watch: Swimmer's emotional TV plea for cancer research leads to meeting with PM

•BBC News - UK

Scottish athlete, Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumours two years ago, met Andy Burnham after an appeal for more investment into brain cancer research.

Scottish athlete, Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumours two years ago, met Andy Burnham after an appeal for more investment into brain cancer research.

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