Australians suffering from some of the deadliest forms of cancer will soon be twice as likely to survive as patients in Britain. 'The five-year survival rate in Australia for pancreas is set to be as good as one in four patients by 2024. The study delved into the survival rates of patients suffering oesophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, pancreas, lung, and ovary cancer. Professor Sikora believes Aussies are being referred to hospitals significantly faster than cancer patients in the UK. It's letting down British cancer patients.'

Source: Daily Mail December 10, 2019 22:59 UTC