Cancer patients could lose benefits - Macmillan

The charity said that under the Welfare Reform Bill plans many cancer patients will have their Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) removed after one year leaving some without crucial financial support at a time when they are simply unable to return to work. Macmillan estimates nearly 7,000 cancer patients will be affected by this change and noted the government's own statistics show 94% of claimants, including cancer patients, will still need ESA after one year. Ciarán Devane, Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, said: "Many cancer patients will lose this crucial benefit si...