Menu
20/02/2013
Early Diagnosis 'Key' To Fighting Cancer - Poots
Prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and support are the best ways to continue Northern Ireland's fight against cancer.
This was the message from Health Minister Edwin Poots as he delivered the keynote address at the Cancer Collaboration in Action conference today in Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey.
Addressing clinicians, researchers and others working in the field, the Minister said: “Cancer is a complex disease and is a matter of concern to everyone in Northern Ireland - everyone is touched by it, either as a patient or through friends or relatives. Cancer services here have undergone substantial changes in the last 20 years, but we must strive to continually do more if we are to win this fight."
The conference met to discuss key developments and to examine the kind of collaboration required to effectively address the needs of cancer patients in Northern Ireland.
The Minister went on to say early diagnosis is key to combating cancer .
He said recent reports that the public are reluctant to go to their GPs is worrying.
"I would always encourage everyone to look out for the signs and symptoms of cancer and to visit their GP as soon as possible if they need advice. GPs are happy to address patients’ concerns and reassure them that they are not wasting their GP’s time.
"Through speaking to individual cancer patients and survivors, I know how concerned patients are to begin their treatment as quickly as possible. This can only be achieved if patients and the health service work together to try to defeat this disease."
(IT)
This was the message from Health Minister Edwin Poots as he delivered the keynote address at the Cancer Collaboration in Action conference today in Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey.
Addressing clinicians, researchers and others working in the field, the Minister said: “Cancer is a complex disease and is a matter of concern to everyone in Northern Ireland - everyone is touched by it, either as a patient or through friends or relatives. Cancer services here have undergone substantial changes in the last 20 years, but we must strive to continually do more if we are to win this fight."
The conference met to discuss key developments and to examine the kind of collaboration required to effectively address the needs of cancer patients in Northern Ireland.
The Minister went on to say early diagnosis is key to combating cancer .
He said recent reports that the public are reluctant to go to their GPs is worrying.
"I would always encourage everyone to look out for the signs and symptoms of cancer and to visit their GP as soon as possible if they need advice. GPs are happy to address patients’ concerns and reassure them that they are not wasting their GP’s time.
"Through speaking to individual cancer patients and survivors, I know how concerned patients are to begin their treatment as quickly as possible. This can only be achieved if patients and the health service work together to try to defeat this disease."
(IT)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
01 October 2021
New 10-Year Cancer Strategy For Northern Ireland Under Development
A number of virtual consultations has been launched by the Department of Health to help develop a new 10-year Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland.
New 10-Year Cancer Strategy For Northern Ireland Under Development
A number of virtual consultations has been launched by the Department of Health to help develop a new 10-year Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland.
22 January 2004
Breast cancer patients to receive support from survivors
The Ulster Cancer Foundation has announced that ten breast cancer survivors have completed training as Patient Volunteers. The training will enable them to provide support to other women who have been newly diagnosed with the disease.
Breast cancer patients to receive support from survivors
The Ulster Cancer Foundation has announced that ten breast cancer survivors have completed training as Patient Volunteers. The training will enable them to provide support to other women who have been newly diagnosed with the disease.
22 May 2019
NI Cancer Patients May Rise By 60%
The number of new cancer patients in Northern Ireland could rocket by over 60% before 2035 if rigorous action is not taken now, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has warned.
NI Cancer Patients May Rise By 60%
The number of new cancer patients in Northern Ireland could rocket by over 60% before 2035 if rigorous action is not taken now, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has warned.
07 November 2008
UCF Targets Cancer Awareness
The signs and symptoms of Northern Ireland's biggest cancer killer are being highlighted by a local charity this week with the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) using national 'Lung Cancer Awareness Month' as a springboard to target local people.
UCF Targets Cancer Awareness
The signs and symptoms of Northern Ireland's biggest cancer killer are being highlighted by a local charity this week with the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) using national 'Lung Cancer Awareness Month' as a springboard to target local people.
09 September 2011
Yellowhammer Portraits Are Framing Success
Two local cancer charities, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) and Friends of the Cancer Centre, have announced a unique fundraising initiative - the opportunity to buy a highly collectable piece of art by acclaimed Irish artist, Nicola Russell, while making a significant contribution to the work of both charities.
Yellowhammer Portraits Are Framing Success
Two local cancer charities, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) and Friends of the Cancer Centre, have announced a unique fundraising initiative - the opportunity to buy a highly collectable piece of art by acclaimed Irish artist, Nicola Russell, while making a significant contribution to the work of both charities.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
