A poll of all 60 directors of the UK s cancer centres by the Royal College of Radiologists found 95% felt staff shortages were leading to longer waiting times for appointments and delays in cancer treatment.
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.