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Man, 70, died of eye cancer after scan concerns weren't followed up

Man, 70, died of eye cancer after scan concerns weren't followed up
BBC Health Extra Wednesday 14 October 2026, 16:17 UTC 1 min read
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A coroner warns there's a risk of future deaths due to "substantial delays" in ophthalmology follow-ups.

A coroner warns there's a risk of future deaths due to "substantial delays" in ophthalmology follow-ups.
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