Variations in cancer care causing avoidable deaths

Delays in cancer tests and treatment causing ‘avoidable deaths’, damning report claims

Variations in waiting times for cancer tests and treatment across hospitals are leading to “avoidable deaths”, it has been claimed.

Delays in cancer treatment are 'causing avoidable deaths', Irish Cancer Society warns

It also warned of major disparity in wait times for different regions across the country

Variations in cancer care causing avoidable deaths

The Irish Cancer Society (ICS) has said there are shocking variations across the country in terms of access to cancer tests and treatments.

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Stark variation in access to cancer care across the country

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Cancer services deteriorating under the watch of this government

The gaps in cancer care are a result of lessening government commitment to the National Cancer Strategy, according to Social Democrats health spokesperson Pádraig Rice. Deputy Rice said: “Today’s Irish Cancer Society report shows a postcode lottery exists for patients trying to access vital cancer care – receiving treatment for a serious illness should never be left to chance. “Cancer services used to be the jewel in the crown of our health serv…