Concerns raised in Dáil over the standard of cancer treatment in region
A Sligo Leitrim TD has raised concerns in relation to the level of services being provided to the Saolta Hospital Group at the Cancer Centre of Excellence in Galway. Deputy Marc MacSharry spoke on the matter in Dáil after attending a presentation along with other TDs from Professor Michael…
Alarming drop during pandemic in those seeking cancer treatment
Concerns are being raised that people are not seeking medical help due to the current coronavirus pandemic. One area in particular is the number of people being referred to Rapid Access Cancer Clinics as the number has dropped by over 50% since restrictions began. Fianna Fail Donegal TD, Charlie…
More Donegal patients avoiding long trip to Galway for radiotherapy
More and more Donegal patients are avoiding the lengthy trip down to Galway for cancer treatment. This week it was confirmed that the number of patients being referred from Letterkenny to Derry for radiotherapy is increasing. It’s part of a new initiative between Letterkenny University Hospital and Altnagelvin Hospital The…