MLA calls for cancer services to resume urgently

Some cancer services were restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley said: “I have formally written to the NI Executive calling on consideration towards producing an urgent recovery plan for cancer services in Northern Ireland.

“For many, vital cancer treatment has been put on hold as staff and facilities have been redirected to deal with the threat of coronavirus.

“We cannot risk putting treatment on hold, giving way to further reductions to referrals and the development of undiagnosed cancers.

“Northern Ireland has responded positively to the COVID-19 challenge, but we need to apply the same vision and determination in dealing with cancer, and we need to do it now.”

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