Éamon Ó Cuív
Question:1241. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health when the national cancer strategy implementation report 2021 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55597/22]
View answerTuesday, 8 November 2022
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The implementation of the National Cancer Strategy is a Programme for Government commitment and is part of the implementation of Sláintecare. We have seen significant progress on the implementation of the Strategy over the past five years, with clear evidence-based policy direction from my Department and strong implementation by the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP).
The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 Implementation Report 2021 is currently being finalised and it is hoped that this Report will be published in the coming weeks.
The annual Implementation Report will detail progress made to end 2021, including:
- Implementation of new GP e-referral system for symptomatic breast disease clinics introduced;
- 26 acute oncology nurses in place in the 26 SACT hospitals to assist with ED avoidance for cancer patients;
- Adult CAR-T services repatriated to St. James’s Hospital;
- New radiation oncology facility in CUH fully operational, and construction continuing for the new Galway facility;
- Development and dissemination of best practice guidelines for community cancer support centres; and
- Continuation of the Together 4 Cancer Concern psychological service.