Senior doctors are alarmed that the NHS in England and Wales is failing to provide appropriate treatment to up to half of cancer patients. Evidence from the National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre shows significant discrepancies in care quality, especially for prostate, kidney, and colon cancers. For instance, 30% of high-risk prostate cancer patients do not receive curative treatment, with some hospitals showing alarming figures. Experts stress that while some patients opt out of treatment, this does not explain the widespread under-treatment, highlighting urgent need for improvement.
In England and Wales, senior doctors warn that failings in NHS cancer services mean up to half of patients aren't receiving the right treatment.
National Cancer Audit highlights significant variation in treatment access for prostate, kidney, and colon cancers, risking patients’ lives across hospitals.
Data shows up to 30% of high-risk prostate cancer patients miss curative treatment, with alarming variance in service performance across hospitals.
Experts indicate that while some patients may opt out of treatment, this does not account for the severe under-treatment observed across regions.
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