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Record High of Early Cancer Diagnoses in England Revealed

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Record High of Early Cancer Diagnoses in England Revealed

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  • The latest NHS figures indicate that the percentage of patients diagnosed with cancer at an early stage has reached 58.7%, the highest on record.
  • From September 2023 to August 2024, this marks a 2.7 percentage point increase since prior to the pandemic.
  • Despite improvements, the NHS still struggles to meet its goal of diagnosing 75% of cancers at stages one and two by the year 2028.
  • Nearly one in three patients wait over 62 days for treatment, impacting survival rates compared to other countries.
  • Officials recognize the progress but stress that there is still "much more to do" to improve cancer care and reduce treatment delays.

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