Two studies published in The Lancet Oncology found that people in the UK are receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy less often than patients in other comparable countries, leading to long waits for treatments. The research, conducted by the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership, compared treatment for eight cancer types in countries across three continents. The findings showed that countries with higher use of chemotherapy and radiotherapy and shorter wait times had better cancer survival rates. The UK’s lack of long-term planning and funding for cancer care was highlighted as a key factor contributing to the disparities in treatment and outcomes.
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UK cancer treatment falls behind other countries, research finds
