Cancer worse for those on low incomes, report finds

Cancer worse for those on low incomes, report finds

Getting access to a diagnosis or referral can be delayed for communities lacking regular interaction with GPs. Picture: Pexels

Large imbalances in access to cancer services make the disease more devastating for people on low incomes as they face a financial and health crisis.

Lack of money negatively affects every stage of treatment especially recovery, a review of services by think-thank TASC has found.

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