Seanad debates

Wednesday, 16 April 2003

Cancer Treatment Services: Statements.

 

There are very good details given in the report about the influence of sex, age and stage of diagnosis on the likely outcome. Women appear to do better than men, in most instances, regarding survival rates. I am concerned about the situation regarding men with symptoms who may be less likely than women to go to doctors at an early stage. General practitioners will state that men are inclined to let things go that bit further than women before making a visit to the doctor. Bladder cancer is an exception. I do not know if women would not notice blood in the urine, which is the main sign of cancer, or do they put up with cystitis more readily than men might. All these issues need more investigation to ensure that people go early to their doctor.

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