Thousands of cancer patients could die early due to coronavirus delays, study finds

Researchers warn suspended surgery and treatments will lead to some cases becoming incurable

Thousands of people with cancer could die early because so many hospitals have suspended surgery for the disease while the NHS battles the coronavirus, experts warn today.

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