Results 1-4 of 4 for cervical speaker:Seán Power

Written Answers — Screening Programmes: Screening Programmes (5 Dec 2006)

Seán Power: ...(comprehensive programmes that are population based and include recruitment, recall, follow-up and timely assessment of people with positive tests.) Examples include cancer screening (breast and cervical), newborn screening for congenital abnormalities e.g. Phenylketonuria (PKU), child health screening. Screening is also provided to prevent complications of disease especially related to...

Seanad: A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland: Statements. (28 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: ...use of resources; the need for the development of cancer service capacity at national and network levels; and the need for appropriate linkages with the national roll out of BreastCheck, the cervical screening programme and the national plan for radiation oncology services. The executive has already commenced work on this exercise, which will take several months to complete given the...

Cancer Incidence. (20 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: ...continue to meet the additional service pressures in cancer care, improve the quality of care, facilitate better access to radiation oncology services and continue the preparation for the national cervical screening programme. While cancer services have improved, the prevention and reduction of incidences of this disease has become a priority. Current research suggests that approximately...

Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)

Seán Power: ...and aging population. National population based screening programmes are introduced only where there is clear evidence of the benefits to the whole population. A number of Senators mentioned cervical screening. The pilot programme available in the mid-west region offers screening to approximately 74,000 women and approximately €4 million is provided annually to support it. The target age...