Breast cancer and patient groups united in support of eight hospitals plan

SEVEN breast cancer charities and patient advocacy groups have united to support the State’s decision to have eight designated specialist centres.

They were brought together by breast cancer specialist Professor Niall O’Higgins, who first called for centres of excellence to be established seven years ago.

Prof O’Higgins said they were now urging the Health Service Executive (HSE) to ensure that the centres were established and fully operational within 12 months.