Swimmer Archie Goodburn to meet prime minister over cancer funding
The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.
According to BBC News, the Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.
This health story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Swimmer Archie Goodburn, Scottish and BBC Breakfast.
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