Top oncologist quits over lack of resources

AN award-winning cancer treatment specialist has quit his job at one of the country’s busiest hospitals because of a lack of resources.

Top oncologist quits over lack of resources

After four years of campaigning unsuccessfully for a dedicated cancer ward at Cork University Hospital (CUH), clinical medical oncologist Dr Oscar Breathnach has resigned in frustration.

His departure means more than 900 cancer patients in Cork and Kerry have access to only one consultant oncologist.

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