HEALTH Minister Leo
Varadkar has given a "firm commitment" that breast
cancer services at Letterkenny General Hospital will
be strengthened into the future, Donegal campaigners
have said.
Co-operating for Cancer Care NorthWest and Donegal
Action for Cancer Care released a joint statement
this morning after attending a meeting yesterday at
the Department of Health in Dublin.
The purpose of the meeting was to receive feedback
and re-evaluate progress made since the previous
meeting held on February 27 last, regarding action
to be taken to develop and progress breast cancer
services in Letterkenny.
“It was a robust meeting. Firm commitment was given
from Minister Varadkar and the Saolta Group to
strengthen systematic breast cancer services in LGH
in a manner that will be sustainable into the
future," the statement said.
"It was agreed that the Saolta Group would continue
with their internal dialogues to advance support to
Letterkenny services and integration within the
dedicated cancer unit.
It was acknowledged that progress has been made
since the February meeting, whilst at the same time
it was recognised that there is still much work to
do.
"All attending the meeting recognised that
Letterkenny breast services require
additional supports and were in agreement regarding
the quality of services provided by the breast team
within the hospital. A further meeting is envisaged
before the end of the year.” |
