MHK says new patients face traumatic wait for first appointment
It's not good enough that some cancer patients don't have their first appointment within 14 days of being referred for treatment.
That's from Onchan MHK Julie Edge, who raised the issue at this week's sitting of the House of Keys.
Just 55.9% of breast cancer patients and just over 60% of colorectal cancer patients were seen within the two-week target over the last 12 months.
Ms Edge says it can be a difficult time for newly-diagnosed patients:
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