Disruption to cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment has led to an estimated 45,000 fewer people starting cancer treatment between April 2020 and March 2021, compared to pre-pandemic. Even before the pandemic. cancer services were under pressure.
Cancer Research UK wants to reach it's target of 55,000 e-signatures to urge the UK Government to take action and clear the backlog in services. The target is so close and you can help break it!
The UK Government must recruit and train more NHS staff to help to clear the backlog of cancer tests and treatments, find the pandemic’s ‘missing' cancer patients and give everyone the chance of a life-saving early diagnosis.
Add your name to encourage the Government to support the cancer workforce.