Poor people have lower chance of surviving cancer, says Irish Cancer Society

Irish Cancer Society: Data shows postcodes have a significant impact on outcomes for those diagnosed

The “cancer gap” that exists between disadvantaged and well-off communities is, again, highlighted in a report that shows the five-year survival rate is much poorer among the most deprived.

The findings, based on yet-to-be-published data from the National Cancer Registry (NCR), showed a 64% five-year survival rate for colorectal cancer among the least deprived, compared to 56% for the most deprived.