Irish Cancer Society Are Calling For Increased Investment In Cancer Waiting Times

03/10/2025 13 min
Irish Cancer Society Are Calling For Increased Investment In Cancer Waiting Times

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Episode Synopsis

The Irish Cancer Society has launched new figures that highlight only 3 of 28 defined targets have been met in the National Cancer Strategy.

With Ireland’s cancer mortality rate the third highest in Western Europe, the Society has warned that things will get worse unless increased investment is provided in budget 2026.

John Wall who is living with Prostate Cancer spoke with Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus.