'Cancer checks harder' to do in 10-minute appointments with GP

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What happened

Dr Amara Naseem says appointment times are not long enough to get the information she needs.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Health and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:06:41 UTC.

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