Neasa Hourigan
Ceist:560. Deputy Neasa Hourigan 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. [45889/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 20 September 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 Implementation Report 2021 is currently being finalised and it is intended that this Report will be published shortly.The annual Implementation Report will detail progress made to end 2021, including:
- Introduction of provisions prohibiting alcohol advertising on a sports area during a sporting event or at events aimed at children;
- Launch of updated GP guidelines for referrals to symptomatic breast disease clinics, to increase the appropriateness of referrals;
- Increased patient attendances at Rapid Access Clinics (RACs) and adherence to national KPIs. This includes strong recovery from the impact of Covid-19, with new RAC attendances in 2021 at 102% of 2019 levels;
- 26 acute oncology nurses in place in the 26 SACT hospitals to assist with ED avoidance for cancer patients;
- CAR-T novel immunotherapy treatment available for the first time in Ireland for adults at St. James's Hospital;
- New radiation oncology facility in CUH fully operational, and construction continuing for the new Galway facility;
- Delivery of survivorship programmes including ‘Cancer Thriving and Surviving’ and ‘Life and Cancer – Enhancing Survivorship (LACES)’; and
- Development and dissemination of best practice guidelines for community cancer support centres.
Question No. 561 answered with Question No. 493.