Cancer diagnoses in England hit a record high of more than 1,000 people a day

Summary

Cancer diagnoses in England have reached record highs, with more than 1,000 people a day diagnosed, according to NHS figures. Experts warned that although the health service is identifying more cases, it is still failing to meet timescale targets for diagnosis and treatment.

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1. The Guardian

   5 Nov 2026, 18:49 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that cancer diagnoses in England have hit record highs, with more than 1,000 people a day diagnosed according to NHS figures, while experts say the NHS is still failing to meet timescale targets on diagnosis and treatment.