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Football great Robson: radiotherapy Make UK the 'envy of the world'

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February 06, 2024

FOOTBALL legend Bryan Robson has urged ministers and the NHS to put radiotherapy at the heart of efforts to tackle the UK's cancer crisis.

- Martyn Brown

Football great Robson: radiotherapy Make UK the 'envy of the world'

The former England player, who survived the disease after lifesaving treatment in Thailand, believes investing in the move would make our cancer services "the envy of the world".

Robson, 67, has given his backing to a 10-year plan that experts claim could significantly cut waiting times and improve how long and how well patients live.

The ex-Manchester United skipper and cancer campaigner said: "Radiotherapy saved my life. It's given me the priceless gift of time and memories with my friends and family.

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