Peter Callanan (Fianna Fail)

I do not understand why specialists recommend confining the treatment to that age band. While it is somewhat late, I welcome the pilot cervical cancer screening programme. However, there appears to be no mention of male-specific cancer. For example, what is being done to address prostate cancer and testicular cancer? Cures are readily available and can be successfully administered for such cancers if addressed in time. A previous speaker pointed out that men take their cars, tractors and machinery for servicing but are slow to do the same for their health. We are shy to discuss these matters. I regularly listen to discussions by female Senators of cancers affecting women. Similar discussions should be held by men. I commend the Government on its efforts in this respect but it has more to do.