Published: 12 May 2021 Employers have a crucial role to play in tackling 50,000 undiagnosed cancer cases, according to health insurance provider Towergate Health & Protection. As the country begins to exit the third national lockdown, many employees are keen to re-book routine check-ups and medical procedures that were cancelled during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is a huge backlog of appointments and GPs are still under an enormous strain. Macmillan has estimated around 50,000 people are missing a cancer diagnosis. Towergate Health & Protection said employers have a responsibility to allow appropriate time for employees to make or catch up on any missed GP appointments from the past year.