The NHS in England is dropping six of its cancer waiting time targets claiming the move will benefit patients. Some oncologists have described the new plans as 'deeply worrying'. AyshahTull reports.
The NHS in England is dropping six of its cancer waiting time targets – claiming the move will benefit patients.
Instead of seeing a consultant within two weeks of an urgent referral by their GP – patients will now be offered a diagnosis, or have cancer ruled out within 28 days. Figures show that cancer waiting times in England have consistently been well below Government targets – and oncologists have described the new plans as “deeply worrying”.
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