Seanad debates

Wednesday, 16 April 2003

Cancer Treatment Services: Statements (Resumed).

 

I would have liked to hear more reference to the hospice movement which is an important element of cancer services. People tend to think of the interventionist element of treatment but palliative care is also important. The primary care system in the North is delivered differently. My sister died of cancer last year. She died at home with dignity and in peace with a huge input from the palliative care services. It is so much better than having to wait around in hospitals.

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