Seanad debates

Wednesday, 16 April 2003

Cancer Treatment Services: Statements (Resumed).

 

We talked today about a massive advertising campaign to encourage people to seek information early. As part of early detection and screening, the BreastCheck service needs to be extended nationwide. While I know this is gradually happening, it needs to be done urgently. There need to be national guidelines on access. The Irish Cancer Society places strong emphasis on the need for clarity on the best practice of referring from the GP to the consultant. I gather there are different standards around the country and this needs to be addressed.

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