Dáil debates

Wednesday, 7 November 2007

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed).

 

6:00 pm

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

I do not know whether there was a lump because I am not a clinical expert. Irrespective of the reason, they were sent to the hospital. Clearly, they had some symptoms, presumably including a lump, and were given the all clear. Reference was made earlier to eight women, one of whom had a second mammography carried out in St. Vincent's Hospital after cancer was confirmed. I believe she spoke to the media.

I am advised that the national and British guidelines and the O'Higgins's recommendations advise that radiologists should be reporting 1,000 cases per year. If a radiologists reports 500 cases, he or she should get a second opinion because he or she probably does not possess the requisite level of skill. Nobody recommends two radiologists.

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