Cancer Survivors Release Song Highlighting NHS Treatment Delays

Three London-based musicians who overcame cancer collaborate on 'About Time' to raise awareness of long waits for care and inspire hope.

Scottish soprano Monica McGhee, tenor Toby Spence, and pianist Lee Michael Walton composed the song based on their personal cancer journeys.
The operatic piece, titled 'About Time,' reflects the emotional toll of waiting for diagnosis, treatment, and recovery while battling cancer.
Recent data from Cancer Research UK reveals that over half of head and neck cancer patients in England face treatment delays exceeding the 62-day target.
McGhee, who lost part of her vocal range after thyroid cancer surgery, hopes the song validates the struggles of patients enduring long NHS wait times.
The project, supported by Zurich insurance, aims to give a voice to the 77,000 people waiting over two months for cancer treatment this year.