Experts warn that a critical shortage of nuclear isotopes, essential for cancer diagnostics, could result in preventable deaths in the UK. The recent halt in production from a Dutch reactor exacerbates this crisis, leading to calls for Project Arthur—a proposed £400 million facility in Wales—to ensure a domestic supply of these vital materials. Prof. Simon Middleborough highlights that every month of delay raises cancer patients’ mortality risk by 10%. The UK government is under pressure to expedite a solution, as timely diagnoses are crucial for effective cancer treatment.

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