Kildare North Fine Gael TD, Bernard Durkan, sits on the committee.
The Oireachtas Health Committee will, today, discuss the BreastCheck screening programme and improving outcomes for people diagnosed with breast cancer.
Kildare North Fine Gael TD, Bernard Durkan, sits on the committee.
National Cancer Control Programme Director Professor Risteárd Ó Laoide, National Screening Services Chief Executive, Fiona Murphy and Lead Clinical Director for BreastCheck Professor Fidelma Flanagan are due to attend the meeting.
The Health Committee chaired by @SeanCroweTD will discuss the #BreastCheck screening programme and improving outcomes for people diagnosed with breast cancer at a meeting in Leinster House tomorrow #seeforyourself https://t.co/7g0WhhndGl pic.twitter.com/OeayOwymPc
— Houses of the Oireachtas - Tithe an Oireachtais (@OireachtasNews) October 18, 2021
Speaking before the meeting Committee Cathaoirleach Seán Crowe TD said: “Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and early diagnosis and treatment can improve outcomes and survival rates from this disease. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Committee welcomes this timely engagement with BreastCheck to get an update on the screening programme.
Watch the meeting live.
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