Thirteen times as many people waiting too long for urgent cancer check-ups than in 2010, NHS figures reveal

Thirteen times as many people waiting too long for urgent cancer check-ups than in 2010, NHS figures reveal Sky News analysis of new NHS figures shows almost 600,000 people had to wait longer than the recommended two weeks to see a specialist after an urgent cancer referral, with waits for treatment little better. Cancer doctors say NHS staff shortages are to blame.