Friday, 30 August 2019

MPs highlight 'secret scandal' of radiotherapy access as NHS dispute figures

MPs highlight 'secret scandal' of radiotherapy access as NHS dispute figures Politicians have criticised the “secret scandal” of poor radiotherapy provision amid a dispute with the NHS over how many cancer patients may not be getting treatment.

A report from MPs across the political spectrum estimates that 20,000 patients are missing out on treatment each year.

The report said it had observed “consensus” and “widespread acknowledgement” of the estimate, based on analysis from the charity Action Radiotherapy of Government data. ITV News

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