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25/09/2024
New Initiatives Unveiled For Breast Cancer Services
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has unveiled new initiatives to address the concerning waiting times for breast cancer services in Northern Ireland.
In the coming months, a new regional waiting list for breast cancer assessments will be established, allowing women throughout Northern Ireland to secure the earliest available appointment across the province.
Minister Nesbitt said: "This will help address the disparities in waiting times between different Trust areas. It is not acceptable for women in one Trust area to have to wait significantly longer to be assessed than women in another Trust area.
"I have also asked for a wider review of breast cancer services to be undertaken at pace. Engagement with clinicians, people with lived experience of cancer and cancer charities will be a central part of this review and I am pleased that workshops on mapping a better future are taking place.
"My overriding priority as Minister is to secure better outcomes for patients. The review of breast cancer services will include examining options for consolidating the number of locations where assessment and surgery are provided. At the same time, it will consider how aftercare and chemotherapy are provided, as these services should happen as close to home as possible.
"Patients are prepared to travel for specialist assessment and treatment, but want follow-up and continuing care to be closer to home. That's exactly what I am aiming for."
In the coming months, a new regional waiting list for breast cancer assessments will be established, allowing women throughout Northern Ireland to secure the earliest available appointment across the province.
Minister Nesbitt said: "This will help address the disparities in waiting times between different Trust areas. It is not acceptable for women in one Trust area to have to wait significantly longer to be assessed than women in another Trust area.
"My overriding priority as Minister is to secure better outcomes for patients. The review of breast cancer services will include examining options for consolidating the number of locations where assessment and surgery are provided. At the same time, it will consider how aftercare and chemotherapy are provided, as these services should happen as close to home as possible.
"Patients are prepared to travel for specialist assessment and treatment, but want follow-up and continuing care to be closer to home. That's exactly what I am aiming for."
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