Anthony Williams
1 Dec 2023 · Coroner Alison Mutch · Manchester South
The coroner's concerns
1. delayed cancer diagnosis
“national shortage of specialist scanning facilities such as was required in Mr [name redacted]' case meant that there were delays nationally with the diagnosis of cancers”
2. delayed cancer treatment
“significant delays nationally in compliance with the two-week cancer pathway”
3. delayed treatment planning
“delay Mr [name redacted] faced between diagnosis and being seen for a plan to be developed”