NHS England's medical director addressed fears that the county was unable to keep up with up with demand for cancer screening, and attempted to alleviate concerns by outlining plans to work with Norfolk's biggest hospital.

The response was prompted following the inquest of 83-year-old Michael Moore, after which the senior coroner Samantha Goward issued a report to prevent future deaths to NHS England.

Mr Moore, of East Harling, died in September last year from a form of bladder cancer. He suffered delays in diagnosis and treatment.

While Mrs Goward said it was not possible to say whether quicker diagnosis and treatment would have helped Mr Moore, she warned that she had concerns others could suffer similar delays.

Senior coroner Samantha Goward has warned about the impact of 'celebrity' cancer diagnoses on waiting times........

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