Revealed: how hidden delays blight cancer care in England and Wales

Watchdog warns that admin errors, unexplained cancellations and delayed scan reports all contribute to longer waits for patients

Patients with suspected cancer are waiting months for diagnosis because of hidden waiting lists or falling into a black hole" after referral, England's patient champion warns this weekend.

Admin errors, unexplained cancellations and delayed scan reports are among factors contributing to longer waits, according to Healthwatch England, a committee of the Care Quality Commission.