Responding to the latest NHS Wales Cancer Waiting Times figures, Rhian Stangroom-Teel, External Affairs Manager Wales, said:
“Despite some improvements in March, cancer waiting times in Wales remain unacceptably long. Worse still, people are being hit harder because of who they are or where they live. Behind every statistic is a real person, facing unbearable waits for tests or treatment.
“Time is ticking and there is only a year left to reach the Welsh Government’s goal of 80% of patients starting treatment on time. To stand the best chance of hitting this, we need to see action from the Welsh government now.
“No one in Wales should be denied world-class cancer care because of who they are or where they live — everyone deserves the best treatment possible.
“With the Senedd elections fast approaching it is vital cancer is made a priority. We want to see a new long-term cancer strategy that delivers change for people living with cancer in Wales.”
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