Twenty-one leading clinicians and academics have written an open letter to the Taoiseach urging the government to reverse its decision to not fund the National Cancer Strategy this year. The letter highlights the negative impact of underfunding on cancer outcomes, including delays in screenings, surgeries, and treatments. Ireland has the third-highest cancer mortality rate in Western Europe, and without proper funding, cancer outcomes are at risk of worsening. The signatories emphasize the importance of investing in cancer services to improve patient survival rates and quality of life. The Irish Cancer Society CEO echoes the call for increased funding to prevent setbacks in cancer care.
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Cancer outcomes ‘at risk of going backwards’, clinicians warn
