Cancer Care
Around 393,000 people are diagnosed with cancer annually in the UK, and approximately 3 million were living with cancer in 2020, a number expected to rise to 4 million by 2030. All NHS and non-NHS cancer providers in England operate a team…
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Around 393,000 people are diagnosed with cancer annually in the UK, and approximately 3 million were living with cancer in 2020, a number expected to rise to 4 million by 2030. All NHS and non-NHS cancer providers in England operate a team-based model with defined responsibilities across specialist doctors, pharmacists, and nurses. Pressures on UK cancer services from an ageing population, workforce shortages, socioeconomic inequalities, resource constraints, and COVID-19 contribute to long diagnostic and treatment waiting times. AI and machine learning are increasingly being explored to improve the efficiency, safety, and personalisation of cancer care, including through predictive analytics supporting precision oncology.