In December 2022, only 48% of NHS hospital trusts met the two-week cancer diagnosis target, with the worst performing trust seeing only 42% of patients on time. This is a national scandal as delays in diagnosis can drastically reduce the chances of survival. Cancer charities have called on the UK government to commit to an ambitious, long-term, fully funded strategy to reduce the time between referral and cancer consultation. The Department of Health and Social Care is determined to reduce diagnosis times and has opened 92 community diagnostic centers to perform tests, scans and checkups. Over 63,000 people have signed a petition calling for world-class cancer research, diagnosis, treatment and care for all.
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In December 2022, only 48% of NHS hospital trusts met the two-week cancer diagnosis target, with the worst performing trust seeing only 42% of patients on time. This is a national scandal as delays in diagnosis can drastically reduce the chances of survival. Cancer charities have called on the UK government to commit to an …
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