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In 2025, England's NHS missed its cancer treatment target, with only 69.1% of patients starting treatment within 62 days.
In 2025, the NHS in England fell short of its cancer treatment target, with only three of 119 trusts meeting the 85% benchmark for starting treatment within 62 days of referral.
Nationally, 69.1% of patients began treatment on time—up slightly from 2024 but still far below the goal.
Some trusts, including Mid and South Essex and Hull University Teaching Hospitals, treated fewer than 55% of patients on time, and in several areas, over 15% of patients waited more than 104 days.
Experts warn progress is too slow, citing staff shortages, limited equipment, and underinvestment, and stress the need for sustained funding and digital innovation to meet the 2029 target.
The NHS says it is treating record numbers of patients and implementing a National Cancer Plan to improve care.
En 2025, el NHS de Inglaterra falló su objetivo de tratamiento del cáncer, con solo el 69,1% de los pacientes comenzando el tratamiento dentro de los 62 días.