More than a third of cancers are being diagnosed by emergency departments in Scotland. Cancer Research UK says many people are having to wait until their health has deteriorated for their condition to be recognised.
There are now concerns it could be years before there is enough capacity in the system to ensure many more cases are picked up during a visit to the GP.
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