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flag One in five UK adults delayed cancer care due to NHS waits, prompting AI use to speed diagnoses.

flag A UK survey of 2,000 adults reveals that one in five delayed or avoided seeking medical help for potential cancer symptoms due to long NHS waiting times, raising concerns about later-stage diagnoses and lower survival rates. flag Over 7.4 million treatments are pending across England, with more than half of patients having no clinical contact and over 1,400 waiting more than 18 months. flag NHS data shows more than a third of melanomas are detected through routine pathways, suggesting undiagnosed cases may be rising. flag A healthtech firm, Skin Analytics, working with 27 NHS trusts, is deploying AI-powered tools—like its legally authorized DERM system—to speed up skin cancer detection, with 79% of patients expressing trust in AI assessments. flag Experts say AI can help reduce delays and improve early diagnosis, though challenges around empathy and accountability remain.

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