Improvements in cancer survival rates in England and Wales have slowed down significantly since 2010, according to a major study released Wednesday. The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine measured the survival index for 10.8 million adults diagnosed with cancer between 1971 and 2018, accounting for variables like age, sex, and cancer type.
The study found substantial improvements over the 48-year period, with the five-year survival index increasing from 28.8 percent in 1971–72 to 56.6 percent in 2018. However, the pace of progress has slowed in recent years.
The deceleration is attributed to longer waits for diagnosis and treatment. The study calls for a “new, long-term National Cancer Plan” to bring cancer survival trends back towards the best in the world.
Source: https://www.omakchronicle.com/news/national/new-cancer-plan-urged-as-survival-improvements-in-england-slow/article_cafeab42-152d-51bd-b693-e61b6b4eef37.html