There are concerns that emergency rates are remaining high.
The figures show an increase in emergency cancer diagnoses than before the pandemic
NHS Digital figures show 633 people first presented as having cancer in the NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG area between October and December – of them, 129 were deemed to be an emergency. Local GP Dr Jess Harvey said it is vital people who discover signs of cancer come forward as soon as they can.
“To rule out cancer your GP may refer you for tests. Most people who go for tests find out that it’s not cancer. Whatever the result, the NHS is here for you, and finding out sooner is always best.” Pancreatic cancer had the highest percentage of emergency presentations in October to December nationally, at 57 per cent, followed by acute myeloid leukaemia and central nervous system tumours.
Dr Walker called on the Government to publish a 10-year cancer plan, including a target that less than 10 per cent of cancer cases be diagnosed through emergency routes by 2032.
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