Postcode lottery cancer care is shameful to NHS

THIS country lacks a true National Heath Service if shameful postcode lotteries mean cancer patients cannot access critical tests and treatment. Research by Macmillan found up to 100,000 people may have missed out because the location was too far away.

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The charity warns many are forced to travel for more than an hour to get the care they need. It is a disgrace so many people face what is described as a “game of chance” when it comes to getting the best possible treatment. The NHS should deliver world-class services not just at the point o