Significant Rise in Delayed Cancer Treatment

There has been a significant rise in the number of patients receiving delayed cancer treatment, which could reduce a person’s chance of survival. Investigation of NHS England data by The Times revealed 1.85 million urgent cancer referrals were made by GPs between March 2020 and January 2021, which is a 16% drop on the 2.2 million referred in the same period the year before.

Significant Rise in Delayed Cancer Treatment

Early diagnosis and treatment are key for the best chance of survival, the serious drop in cancer referrals could result in more deaths.
If you or a loved one have suffered physical or mental harm due to delayed diagnosis or delayed treatment, you may be entitled to make a medical negligence claim. To check if you have grounds to make a claim, please call our medical negligence team on 033 3344 9600.

Consequences of Delayed Cancer Treatment

Sadly, delayed cancer treatment can have a traumatic impact on your health and lifestyle. In some cases, the speed at which you receive treatment is key to having an increased chance of survival. Research published in The BMJ, suggests a person’s risk of death increases by around 10% each month cancer treatment is delayed. Minimising delays to cancer treatment could improve an individual’s chance of survival.

Make a Delayed Treatment Claim

If you or a loved one’s condition has worsened due to delayed treatment, you may be entitled to compensation. Our medical negligence solicitors have helped hundreds of individuals get the answers, apology, and compensation they deserve after they were let down by medical professionals. We are here to give you the help, support, and legal advice you need to pursue a delayed treatment claim.
Please contact our specialist medical negligence solicitors on 033 3344 9600 or simply email [email protected] with details regarding your potential delayed treatment claim.
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