The unacceptable variation in waits for treatment of different cancers in England puts lives at risk, with critical delays in care for certain cancer types.
Patients with head and neck and bowel cancers experience the longest waits, with just over half starting treatment within the target of 62 days.
Cancer Research UK emphasized that a four-week delay can increase the risk of dying by 6-8%, highlighting the critical nature of timely treatment.
Naser Turabi of Cancer Research UK stated that long waits are unacceptable and that the new government must ensure targets are met in the upcoming parliamentary term.
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