Janet Finch-Saunders, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Aberconwy is disappointed to see that the number of patients being treated for gynaecological cancers within the 62 day target in Wales has worsened since it was prioritised by the Welsh Government.
Women have expressed their dismay regarding the Labour Government's reaction to a report advocating for enhancements, characterising the response as "dismissive." Despite gynaecological cancer being a priority for approximately a year, Wales is only seeing an average of 32% of women currently meeting the pathway target.
Commenting on the news Janet said:
“I am extremely saddened to see that yet again cancer targets are not being hit across Wales, especially this latest news concerning gynaecological cancer.
“In North Wales we are also seeing a significant decline in gynaecological cancer waiting times. Until the last 6 months Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board have been managing around 45-65% starting treatment within 62 days of cancer being suspected. This understandably is not excellent.
“However, the most recent data suggests that it has fallen dramatically since October 2023 with reports suggesting that in December 2023 only 18% started treatment with 62 days. In February 2024 it stood at 29%.
“This is a common theme for cancer waiting times across the Betsi Health Board. Pressure is mounting here with the Health Board under considerable strain. The Welsh Government need to get on and implement the 26 recommendations from the health and social care committee’s report and begin to bring these excessive times down.”
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