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Concern over late-stage diagnosis of cancer

Recent findings show that approximately 41% of women with ovarian cancer in England and Wales received their diagnosis only after experiencing severe symptoms that led them to seek emergency hospital care.
This late diagnosis occurs partly because symptoms are often dismissed or misdiagnosed, and there is low awareness of ovarian cancer signs among women.
In 2022, 32% of ovarian cancer cases in England and 24% in Wales were diagnosed after the cancer had spread, complicating treatment options and success rates.
Dr Nikita Kanani highlighted that for many years, women's health concerns have been overlooked, causing delays until their conditions become severe before they receive a proper diagnosis, underscoring the importance of earlier detection.
The findings will support NHS Trusts and Health Boards in Wales to improve cancer care access, while experts urge the UK Government to commit to earlier diagnosis policies such as expanded lung screening to save lives.

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