NHS ‘ignores needs of cancer sufferers’
Four out of five nurses believe the needs of people living with or after cancer are not being met by the NHS, according to a survey.
A lack of services and advice make it difficult for the majority of patients to get their lives back on track after treatment, said the nurses surveyed by Macmillan Cancer Support and the Nursing Times.
In addition, only 63 per cent of the nurses who had received training to help care for patients after a diagnosis said they had an adequate understanding and knowledge of the needs of cancer survivors.
Jessica Corner, chief clinician at Macmillan Cancer Support, said it is shocking that so many nurses believe the NHS is failing cancer survivors.
"Two million people are currently living with a cancer diagnosis and yet our survey shows not all nurses have access to training or can find the services to help these people, many of whom are in desperate need," she added.
Macmillan is a charity organisation offering practical, emotional and financial support to people suffering from cancer.
The Insurance Helpline specialises in obtaining cover for people living with cancer.
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