Women to self-refer for life-saving breast cancer scans without going to the GP first under new fast-track scheme
WOMEN could refer themselves for breast cancer scans under plans to slash NHS delays.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the standard process of booking a GP appointment to get a hospital referral is a “waste of everyone’s time”.
GettyGetting a cancer diagnosis can take weeks (stock image)[/caption]He said women with worrying lumps should be able to book into scan clinics directly through the NHS app or 111 phone line and website.
The fast-track system will be...
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