TDs raise concerns over future of skin cancer surveillance services at CUH

Cork Independent Ireland TD Ken O'Flynn said he was contacted by a patient, who was diagnosed with melanoma through this screening and who only discovered the service at CUH was gone when she rang to chase up her own appointment. File picture: Denis Scannell

Concerns have been raised about the future of skin cancer surveillance services at Cork University Hospital (CUH) which ceased after the retirement of a lead consultant earlier this year with no confirmation that he will be replaced.

Earlier this year, the issue over the future of melanoma treatment, including mole mapping and screening at CUH was highlighted following the retirement of the senior clinician.