At least 12 month wait for BreastCheck screening
There is now at least a year wait for a BreastCheck appointment and there are fears the waiting list will continue to grow unless addressed as a matter of urgency. That’s according to Betty Holmes of Donegal Action for Cancer Care who says as of last October, there were around…
Second BreastCheck unit in Donegal to screen almost 800 women
BreastCheck are supplying a second unit in Donegal for the next three weeks with the aim of screening around 770 women in this time. Members from Donegal Action for Cancer Care recently met with BreastCheck representatives where it was confirmed the unti will operate from the Council Office in Donegal…
Donegal Cancer Care group says BreastCheck screening is continuing despite cyber attack on HSE
Despite the attack on the HSE’s IT system, Donegal Action for Cancer Care is pointing out that BreastCheck screening appointments are proceeding as normal. The National Screening Service has issued advice in relation to BreastCheck, CervicalCheck, BowelScreen, diabetic retina screening and follow-up appointments. The National Screening Service is asking women…
Donegal Action for Cancer Care welcomes news on breast screening resumption
Donegal Action for Cancer Care is welcoming the news that routine breast screening is resuming, with invitations being sent out to eligible women for appointments from March 8th. Breast screening had stopped last year due to Covid-19 but restarted in October, with a reduced service in operation since January. With…
BreastCheck message from Donegal Action for Cancer Care
Donegal Action for Cancer Care is urging women scheduled for follow-up assessment from today (Monday) to continue to attend BreastCheck appointments on the day and times they are given. Because of Covid-19, resources are focused on women deemed to be at higher risk at this time. These are women in…
Concerns about BreastCheck service
A Sligo councillor is calling for BreastCheck services to be available to all who need them as soon as possible. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly has called for the county council to write to the Minister of Health to ensure the availability of services and that the checks can be done…
BreastCheck screening in Donegal Town cancelled today
BreastCheck screening services in Donegal Town have been cancelled today due to the bad weather. The HSE says it is trying to contact all women who are scheduled to have breast screening today. It adds that women can reschedule their appointment by contacting the BreastCheck Western Unit on 091 580…