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The NHS in England has missed a key cancer target for the whole of 2014, official figures show.
At least 85% of patients should start treatment within 62 days of being referred by GPs.
Between October and December, just 83.8% were treated within time, and this was the fourth successive quarter that the target was missed.
NHS officials say they are scrutinising the figures to unearth any problems.
Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for improving the odds of recovering from cancer.
The NHS has a series of targets to ensure this happens.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31518817
At least 85% of patients should start treatment within 62 days of being referred by GPs.
Between October and December, just 83.8% were treated within time, and this was the fourth successive quarter that the target was missed.
NHS officials say they are scrutinising the figures to unearth any problems.
Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for improving the odds of recovering from cancer.
The NHS has a series of targets to ensure this happens.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31518817
