Nearly 400,000 fewer people scanned for cancers and diabetic complications last year
More than 1,000 people are now likely to face delayed cancer diagnosis, according to the Irish Patients’ Association Ireland
Just over 56,000 women had a mammogram last year compared to more than 170,000 in 2019
Thu, 25 Feb, 2021 - 13:00
Nicole Glennon Nearly 400,000 fewer people were scanned for breast, cervical, and bowel cancers and diabetic retinopathy last year due to the impact Covid-19 has had on National Screening Services.
That s according to new figures from the Irish Patients’ Association Ireland (IPA) who say more than 1,000 people are now likely to face delayed cancer diagnosis.
Some 350,500 fewer people were screened for cancer at National Screening Services (NSS) in 2020 when compared to 2019.