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National Cancer Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (16 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: ...that way. Will the Minister of State look into this matter? It is causing major distress and pure resentment towards this Government. Tina was told that others have had to get a letter from a GP. Will the Minister of State bear in mind that patients will have to pay for this letter from their GP? Many in County Clare face serious issues with access to a GP.

National Cancer Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (16 Apr 2024)

Marian Harkin: ...and resourced from day one so that we can have a world-class cancer service in the region. This must include rapid access clinics to diagnose cancer. Many cancers are picked up by screening or in GP surgeries but we need a specialised diagnostic centre, which will be vital to ensure precise diagnosis. That will then lead to a more precise care plan delivered by multidisciplinary teams...

National Cancer Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (16 Apr 2024)

Cathal Berry: ..., or the pressures in the acute hospital system. Finally - and I see one of the Minister of State's officials there and he may be kind enough to take a note of this - we need more primary care resources, particularly with GPs. This is an idea which has been mentioned a few times but we could probably capitalise on it. We know that many of our junior doctors go to Australia or New...

National Cancer Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (16 Apr 2024)

Mary Butler: ...and other programmes. In 2022, the HSE national cancer control programme launched the Early Diagnosis of Symptomatic Cancer Plan 2022-2025. The plan focuses on raising awareness of the signs of cancer among health professionals and the general public, with a particular emphasis on marginalised groups. Nine out of ten cancers are diagnosed when individuals present to their GP with...