Steve Westover waited more than two months for biopsy results despite being 'high priority'.
By Emilia Belli & Rebecca MilesA man with skin cancer says "cruel" waits for biopsy results left him fearing a possible death sentence.
"You could get a diagnosis that you need for the treatment and you haven't got very long to live, so it makes it very stressful."Just over half of patients suspected to have cancer saw their treatment start within the 62-day target in JuneSteve Westover has now been told that he has a soft tissue sarcoma, a form of cancer.But in order to get the correct diagnosis to determine if he needs more treatment, his sample has been sent off for further testing.
Dr Lee Campbell, Head of Research at Cancer Research Wales, said staff shortages compounded pressures. He said more investment in resources was vital if the service was to keep up with demand, attract new trainees and stop waits getting worse. She pointed to positive developments in Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board where AI technologies have been introduced to read pathology reports much more quickly.
In January the figure stood at 51.9% - the lowest proportion since the target was introduced two years ago.
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