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Radiologists warn cancer patients 'deteriorating' amid staff shortages

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NHS Wales faces critical radiologist shortage as cancer patients deteriorate waiting for scans

The Royal College of Radiologists reports NHS Wales has 88 fewer radiologists than needed—a 28% shortfall—and is seeing patients' conditions deteriorate while waiting for diagnostic scans for the first time. Cancer patients warn that delays in scans could mean the difference between life and death.

Oct 30, 2026·4 sourcesDiagnostic imagingCancerHealthcare workforce & system capacityCancer diagnosisLabor shortagesCancer & OncologyRadiologyHealthcare system
NHS Wales faces critical radiologist shortage as cancer patients deteriorate waiting for scans
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