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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jane Kirby

Cancer cases hit record high in UK as NHS buckles under worst ever waiting times

The UK is grappling with a record surge in cancer diagnoses, with new figures revealing that approximately one person receives a diagnosis every 80 seconds.

Analysis by Cancer Research UK indicates over 403,000 individuals are diagnosed annually, a rise largely due to the nation's growing and ageing population, as cancer risk increases with age.

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