Review of radiation therapy staffing  recommends 'urgent action' on vacancies

National Cancer Registry Ireland has predicted a 77% increase in cancer patients needing radiotherapy over the next 25 years. File picture: Denis Minihane

An unpublished review of radiation therapy staffing has recommended “urgent action” on vacancies to meet a predicted 77% increase in cancer patients needing treatment.

An “immediate” increase in training places is also needed, a working group has advised in a report submitted to the Department of Health.