More than 95% of Highland cancer patients urgently referred by their GP were treated within 62 days between April and June this year.
A second target is for 100% of breast cancer patients to be in treatment within 31 days of diagnosis. NHS Highland continues to make progress and reached 85% in the second quarter of this year, slightly higher than the Scottish figure.
Cancer Network Manager Christine McIntosh said: “Clinical and support staff are putting in a lot of effort to ensure as few delays as possible for patients who have been referred to Breast Services, and are often very anxious. It’s rewarding to see this effort making a difference for patients.”
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62 day target for all cancers
NHS Highland achieved 96.1%. The target is 95% or patients to be in treatment within 62 days. 123 out of 128 patients were in treatment within 62 days of being referred urgently by their GP.
31 day target for breast cancer
NHS Highland achieved 85%
51 out of 60 patients were in treatment within 31 days of being diagnosed. The longest wait was 50 days. 100% of breast cancer patients were in treatment within 62 days of being referred urgently.
