McMillan Welcomes Cancer Waiting Time Statistics

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Tuesday) welcomed the latest cancer waiting time statistics, for Greater Glasgow and Clyde, which have been published by the Scottish Government for Q3 2009 (i.e. 1st June-30th Sept).

The Scottish Government have set a target for 95% of patients to be treated within 62 days of urgent referral with a suspicion of cancer. This was to be met by the end of 2011, although NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have already surpassed this target with a 95.7% rate.

Mr McMillan said;

"I am pleased to hear that Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board have not only met but surpassed the targets set by the Scottish Government for cancer waiting times.

"I am well aware that NHS staff across the health service work extremely hard and they should be applauded for reaching the high targets this Scottish Government have set.

"I hope this trend will continue and the Health Board can work towards new targets and the ambitious goal set by the Scottish Government to start treatment for all cancer patients within 31 days of their decision to treat."