UK cancer survival rates lag behind those of other European countries – study

Experts highlight need for earlier diagnosis and improved access to treatments, as figures show UK healthcare spend is lower than the European average

Cancer survival rates in the UK continue to lag behind those of other European countries, research suggests, with experts flagging the need for earlier diagnosis and improved access to treatments.

The report is the latest to highlight the problem, with previous research suggesting that UK survival rates for breast cancer are a decade behind countries including France and Sweden.