NHS cancer figures contradict David Cameron and Andrew Lansley's claims

The prime minister and health secretary have criticised the NHS on cancer, but new figures suggest the service is a world leader

Denis Campbell, health correspondent
guardian.co.uk, Monday 7 November 2011 18.48 GMT

Andrew Lansley and David Cameron, who have used criticisms of the NHS record on cancer to justify a planned shakeup. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/PA

David Cameron and Andrew Lansley's repeated criticisms of the NHS's record on cancer have been contradicted by new research that shows the health service to be an international leader in tackling the disease.