Man, 70, died of eye cancer after scan concerns weren't followed up
A coroner warns there's a risk of future deaths due to "substantial delays" in ophthalmology follow-ups.
According to BBC News, a coroner warns there's a risk of future deaths due to "substantial delays" in ophthalmology follow-ups.
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