Cancer Research UK’s Scotland branch has said it is “hugely” concerned about urgent cancer referrals dropping by 72 per cent. Interim Chief Medical Officer Dr Gregor Smith announced the figures on Monday, and said it left him “worried that there are people out there who are not seeking help from their GP when they need it”. Marion O’Neill from Cancer Research UK Scotland urged people with signs or symptoms to still get in touch with their GP. (Holyrood)
Urgent cancer referrals drop 72%
Cancer Research UK’s Scotland branch has said it is “hugely” concerned about urgent cancer referrals dropping by 72 per cent. Interim Chief Medical Officer Dr Gregor Smith announced the figures on Monday, and said it left him “worried that there are people out there who are not seeking help from their GP when they need it”. Marion […]