NHS bosses want to reduce the number of targets, most of which have been routinely missed in recent years, from nine to three.
They say the plan is backed by leading cancer experts and will simplify the "outdated" standards.
But the head of the Radiotherapy UK charity said she is "deeply worried". BBC News
See also:
- Ministers face backlash as cancer waiting time targets are set to be dropped The Daily Mail
- NHS in England to replace two-week cancer appointment target The Guardian
- Health Secretary expected to confirm scrapping of two-thirds of cancer targets ITV News
- Health secretary does not deny some cancer waiting time targets may be scrapped Sky News
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