GLASGOW'S health board is missing two cancer treatment targets, figures show.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde was one of eight boards which missed a 95% target for treating "urgently referred" patients suspected of having cancer within 62 days.

The board also missed a second target - that 95% of all cancer patients should wait a maximim of 31 days from decision to treat to their first treatment.

NHS Highland also failed to meet the standard, with the latter reaching 94.9%.

A support team was put in place by the Scottish Government in March to help health boards who are missing cancer waiting times improve their performance.

Janice Preston, head of Macmillan Cancer Support in Scotland, said: "It's very disappointing to see waiting-times targets being missed again.

"Delays can leave patients and families very anxious and distressed, and while it's encouraging there has been some improvement, it's vital every effort is made to ensure these targets are not missed again."

Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesman Jim Hume said: "These sluggish improvements in performance against cancer waiting-times targets mean that too many patients are still facing long waits to begin treatment.

"62 days is a long enough wait from urgent referral with suspicion of cancer.

"Health boards continue to face immense pressure on staffing and beds. The Health Secretary must provide assurances that her Government is working with health boards to use every tool at their disposal and get a grip on performance."