Top oncologist warns patient outcomes will 'probably'  be affected by cyberattack

Top oncologist warns patient outcomes will 'probably'  be affected by cyberattack

Professor Seamus O'Reilly: Cyberattack caused delays in screening and hospital care. Picture: Larry Cummins

Delays continue for cancer patients following the cyberattack, a top oncologist has warned, saying patient outcomes will "probably" be affected. 

This follows a cancer patient in Mayo revealing doctors were unable to access scans she brought home from Australia following a terminal diagnosis. The Irish Cancer Society (ICS) has warned that Meabh Feerick's situation is not unique.

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