Settle NHS dispute or thousands with cancer could die early, say health chiefs

Exclusive: Cancer leaders and oncologists increasingly alarmed at impact of strikes on treatment

Thousands of cancer patients could die early if ministers and junior doctors do not urgently resolve their bitter pay row, health officials have warned.

Oncologists and cancer leaders are becoming increasingly alarmed and frustrated at the devastating impact of NHS strikes on care and treatment. Tens of thousands of patients have had cancer appointments, treatments and operations cancelled since the strikes began about 13 months ago.