Startling statistics uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have unveiled a concerning 8% increase in the cancellation of cancer-related surgeries over the past year. The data, obtained through Freedom of Information requests, paints a worrying picture of the state of cancer care within the National Health Service (NHS) in England.
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According to the newly released figures, a total of 3,947 cancer-related surgeries were cancelled during the 2022/23 fiscal year, compared to 3,662 cancellations recorded in the previous year. These cancellations have raised significant concerns about the impact on patients and their families, as well as the overall effectiveness of cancer care in the country.
