Dumfries and Galloway is facing a “timebomb” of cancer cases, it has been claimed.
Figures released by Public Health Scotland show the number of cases diagnosed in Dumfries and Galloway dropped from 1,115 in 2019 to 1,008 in 2020.
Labour’s South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth said the data reveals the impact Covid-19 has had as many clinics were stopped as the health service battled the pandemic.