Hundreds of lung cancer patients may be dying early each year

More than 800 die prematurely each year due to disparities in treatment across England, research suggestsHundreds of lung cancer patients may be dying prematurely every year as a result of disparities in rates of treatment across England, new research suggests.The team behind the study say more than 800 patients a year could have their lives extended if the rates of treatment in the top 20% of areas were applied across the country.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Lung cancer Health Society Science NHS Cancer research Source Type: news