A 10-year cancer strategy unveiled today (Tuesday) is pledging timely access to diagnosis, treatment and care for people across Northern Ireland. The strategy was announced by health minister Robin Swann.
Alongside the launch, the minister revealed the set-up of two rapid diagnosis centres - in Whiteabbey and South Tyrone hospitals. The centres aim to welcome their first patients later this year.
Mr Swann said: "Unfortunately, cancer will impact on all our lives at some point either directly or indirectly. Therefore the central vision of the new strategy is to ensure that everyone in Northern Ireland, wherever they live, has equitable and timely access to the most effective, evidence-based referral, diagnosis, treatment, support and person-centred cancer care.
