Cancer treatment times gone ‘from bad, to worse, to dreadful’ says charity

Latest statistics show almost a quarter of patients are not beginning treatment within 62 days of their first referral

Cancer treatment waiting time performance in Scotland has fallen to a new record low, with a leading charity claiming the situation has gone “from bad, to worse, to dreadful”.

Opposition politicians warn of a ticking timebomb. The health secretary insists work is ongoing to redesign services to meet demand and detect cancer early.

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