'Really troubling' 20% drop in cancer surgeries could lead to reduced survival chances

A 20% reduction in the number of cancer surgeries carried out last year compared to 2019 has been described as "really troubling" and "disturbing".

The Irish Cancer Society has warned of reduced survival chances due to a dramatic reduction in the number of cancer surgeries at a time when GP referrals increased.

A 20% reduction in the number of cancer surgeries carried out last year compared to 2019 has been described as "really troubling" and "disturbing".