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LAST UPDATE | 3 Jul
DELAYS IN DIAGNOSIS and treatment “are Ireland’s biggest obstacle to improved cancer outcomes”.
That is according to Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, who warned this week that if the government does not act urgently, the toll on people in Ireland and our health service will be “immense”.
The charity’s pre-budget submission showed that thousands of people across the country are experiencing delays for diagnostic scans.
Once diagnosed, many people are waiting longer than recommended for surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Our investigative team is examining this issue and would like to hear about your experiences of cancer care – for our Your Stories series that collects and publishes readers’ own stories.
Have you experienced delays in cancer care? More than 10 days for a scan? Longer than three weeks for chemotherapy? What impact did this have on you?
If you have a story to share, please contact The Journal Investigates by emailing investigates@thejournal.ie
Describe your experience in a paragraph or two (around 200-250 words). We will reflect your experiences in a forthcoming article – and put what we learn to HSE and the Department of Health.
Please include your name and county, and let us know if you would prefer to remain anonymous.
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