Why a cancer ward is desperately needed

I WELCOME the announcement by the Health Services Executive of a dedicated inpatient cancer ward in Cork University Hospital.

Why a cancer ward is desperately needed
Wed, 07 Dec, 2005 - 00:00

I was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour last March.

Since then, I have regularly attended the radiotherapy day ward and the chemotherapy day ward, which are staffed by specialist oncology nurses and other highly trained healthcare personnel.

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