Timely cancer treatments for Borderers

Borders cancer patients are receiving some of the timeliest care in Scotland, new figures reveal.
Doctor Lynn McCallum, medical director at NHS Borders.Doctor Lynn McCallum, medical director at NHS Borders.
Doctor Lynn McCallum, medical director at NHS Borders.

This month, figures published for April-June 2021 show that almost 92% of eligible patients who are given an urgent suspicion of cancer referral have received their first cancer treatment within the Scottish Government’s 62-day target, well above the Scottish average.

And 100% of patients in the region receive their first treatment within the Scottish Government target of 31-days (from the date of the decision to treatment).

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Dr Lynn McCallum, medical director, said: “I am proud that our cancer services have continued to perform well during the pandemic, thanks to the incredible hard work and dedication of our staff.”

She added: “To have the best chance of beating cancer, timely diagnosis and treatment is crucial. So if you are concerned or worried, please seek professional advice by contacting your GP.”​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​