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

Mon, 21 Feb, 2022 - 06:00

Elaine Loughlin Deputy Political Editor

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".

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