Source: Nearly all NHS hospitals are missing cancer targets – is yours one of them? – BBC News
Almost every hospital trust in England is failing to meet the key NHS waiting time target for cancer care, BBC analysis shows.
Just three trusts out of 121 in England are treating cancer patients quickly enough – within 62 days – with experts warning delays could be putting lives at risk.
The government accepted waits were too long, but said it was investing in the NHS to improve performance.
Research shows getting treatment quickly is crucial, with every four-week delay reducing patient survival by an average of 10%.
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