Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCommonwealth Games swimmer Archie Goodburn made an emotional plea on BBC Breakfast regarding brain tumour treatment. Goodburn, 25, who competed in the 50m breaststroke final, was diagnosed with rare inoperable brain tumours two years ago. He stated that the recently enacted Rare Cancers Bill is "not going to be enough" to address the issue. Goodburn urged the new prime minister to appoint a national brain cancer lead and increase investment in research and treatment. His appeal highlighted the urgent need for change to "give us a chance to fight for our lives" and alleviate "unbearable suffering." In fullCommonwealth Games swimmer Archie Goodburn breaks down in tears on live TV in plea to Andy BurnhamMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The Commonwealth Games swimmer broke down in tears live on air during BBC Breakfast.

British Commonwealth Games swimmer Archie Goodburn broke down in tears as he implored Prime Minister Andy Burnham to increase cancer research funding on Tuesday.