Cancer charity inundated with calls from 'worried patients' who cannot access therapy

The Irish Cancer Society is aware 'almost 40% of patients are not getting access to radiotherapy within the recommended timeframe'. Picture: Denis Minihane

The Irish Cancer Society’s helpline has received a large volume of calls from cancer patients who cannot access life-saving radiation therapy, with almost one in four patients facing delays.

A Government review of staffing for the radiotherapy sector has recommended “urgent action” and an “immediate increase” in training places to match patient numbers.