AN extended cancer unit in Worcestershire could mean vital cancer services are saved, say health chiefs.

Bosses from NHS Worcestershire are expected to unveil a “radical” new draft cancer strategy later this month, which could mean head and neck cancer surgery continues in Worcester – but patients will have to wait a year to be sure the service is safe.

The document will be considered by bosses from NHS Worcestershire on Wednesday, January 20. The public will then be asked what they think with final proposals put in place in April next year.