Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2018
418. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the significant delay between screening, diagnosis and treatment of persons with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, PJS, and that this is putting their lives in jeopardy; his plans to eliminate the delay between diagnosing pre-cancerous polyps in persons with PJS and the treatment of same to prevent the development of cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22542/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn line with the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026, I am advised by the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme that they are currently establishing a clinical reference group to develop pathways and guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and ongoing surveillance for Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS).
When the pathways and guidelines are established the infrastructure and investment needed to ensure a robust referral and surveillance process for Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome will be assessed.
