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Radio 5 Live,08 Jun 2023,6 mins

Cancer: what's the delay?

Voice of the UK

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Senior doctors are warning that the NHS is struggling to provide safe and effective care to cancer patients. The Royal College of Radiologists says chronic staff shortages in all four nations are causing delays to vital tests and treatments and half of all cancer units are reporting frequent delays for both radiotherapy and chemotherapy. 5 Live listeners shared their experiences with Nicky Campbell.

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