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24/04/2009
Long Waiting Times In Irish Hospitals
More than 900 patients have to wait between three months and two years for basic procedures to diagnose bowel cancer in Republic of Ireland.
Fine Gael Spokesman, Dr James Reilly, has complained about the fact that the delays in colonoscopy examinations have continued despite the repercussions of the controversal death of cancer sufferer, Susie Long in 2007. Labour's Jan O'Sullivan also said that the figures demonstrate the Government's failure to end what was called a two-tier health service.
In other health-related news, Waterford Regional Hospital, (pictured above) although previously designated as a centre of excellence for breast cancer, has failed to meet most national standards.
Last October, it failed to meet 36 of these 48 national standards.
This was despite the hospital being used to centralise the services of three other hospitals.
They were relocated as part of the Government's earlier plan to concentrate cancer services in such special centres of excellence.
The report also indicated that the specialist centre for the entire south-east region of the country, didn't meet any of the six criteria for the proper delivery of breast cancer surgery.
It didn't have the scanning device required for about 95% of surgeries either and just had one specialist breast cancer surgeon instead of the two needed.
Moreover, the hospital didn't meet deadlines for scheduling urgent appointments referred by GPs and for giving patients dates for their operations.
Meanwhile, today BreakingNews.ie has reported that cancer survival rates in the North are 4% higher than in the rest of Ireland.
This is according to a study examining cancer incidence, survival and treatment on both sides of the border between 1994 and 2004.
(AC/BMcC)
Fine Gael Spokesman, Dr James Reilly, has complained about the fact that the delays in colonoscopy examinations have continued despite the repercussions of the controversal death of cancer sufferer, Susie Long in 2007. Labour's Jan O'Sullivan also said that the figures demonstrate the Government's failure to end what was called a two-tier health service.
In other health-related news, Waterford Regional Hospital, (pictured above) although previously designated as a centre of excellence for breast cancer, has failed to meet most national standards.
Last October, it failed to meet 36 of these 48 national standards.
This was despite the hospital being used to centralise the services of three other hospitals.
They were relocated as part of the Government's earlier plan to concentrate cancer services in such special centres of excellence.
The report also indicated that the specialist centre for the entire south-east region of the country, didn't meet any of the six criteria for the proper delivery of breast cancer surgery.
It didn't have the scanning device required for about 95% of surgeries either and just had one specialist breast cancer surgeon instead of the two needed.
Moreover, the hospital didn't meet deadlines for scheduling urgent appointments referred by GPs and for giving patients dates for their operations.
Meanwhile, today BreakingNews.ie has reported that cancer survival rates in the North are 4% higher than in the rest of Ireland.
This is according to a study examining cancer incidence, survival and treatment on both sides of the border between 1994 and 2004.
(AC/BMcC)
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The Irish Cancer Society is calling on every woman in Ireland to come together and Get the Girls doing something throughout the months of September and October to combat breast cancer.
01 September 2011
50% Rise In Irish Cancer Cases
The number of cancer cases in Ireland has increased by almost 50% since the mid 90s. Despite this shocking jump in cases it has been stated that the survival rates are also improving. A survey carried out by the National Cancer Registry has revealed these new statistics.
50% Rise In Irish Cancer Cases
The number of cancer cases in Ireland has increased by almost 50% since the mid 90s. Despite this shocking jump in cases it has been stated that the survival rates are also improving. A survey carried out by the National Cancer Registry has revealed these new statistics.
22 September 2011
300,000 Women Benefit From Free Cancer Checks
Free cervical cancer checks in Ireland have helped diagnose over 100 women. More than 300,000 free cervical cancer checks were carried out in Ireland between September 2009 and August 2010. Out of these, 145 women were diagnosed with the disease.
300,000 Women Benefit From Free Cancer Checks
Free cervical cancer checks in Ireland have helped diagnose over 100 women. More than 300,000 free cervical cancer checks were carried out in Ireland between September 2009 and August 2010. Out of these, 145 women were diagnosed with the disease.
10 February 2010
Five New Cancer Services To Open
Five cancer services centres are to be opened throughout the state, it has been announced. Opening in hospitals around the country, the new centres will provide newly diagnosed cancer patients with information and support about the disease.
Five New Cancer Services To Open
Five cancer services centres are to be opened throughout the state, it has been announced. Opening in hospitals around the country, the new centres will provide newly diagnosed cancer patients with information and support about the disease.
17 December 2012
Cancer Patients Need Cash Support To Pay For Necessities
An increasing number of cancer patients going through treatment need to ask the Irish Cancer Society for cash support to pay for necessities like heat and travel expenses.
Cancer Patients Need Cash Support To Pay For Necessities
An increasing number of cancer patients going through treatment need to ask the Irish Cancer Society for cash support to pay for necessities like heat and travel expenses.
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Ireland WeatherToday:Showers today, occasional north and west of Lough Neagh, but only a few isolated light outbreaks expected for Belfast and county Down where the best of the winter sunshine is expected. West to northwest winds brisk around the coasts. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers focused across northern areas of the Province, with most in the south staying dry, with a frost developing for many here. Northwest winds fresh around the coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
