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11/05/2007
MLAs urged to address cancer issues
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) are calling for MLA’s to support the re-establishment of the All-party Special Interest Group on Cancer as they held a seminar entitled ‘Cancer – The Way Forward In Northern Ireland’ at Stormont.
Keynote speaker, Professor Paddy Johnston, Department of Oncology, Queens University, Belfast, challenged MLAs to be innovative and adventurous in tackling the issue of cancer, as cases are set to rise.
Professor Johnston said: “In the next five years cancer will bypass cardiovascular disease as the major health problem facing our society. Cases will continue to increase, with a plateau in incidence perhaps not being seen for a further 15 years.
“55% of those diagnosed are now cured with cancer on its way to becoming a chronic disease rather than a life threatening one.
“At this time we know that two out of three cancers can be prevented and others can be treated if detected early. We already have the knowledge to bring about the changes necessary; for instance screening for colorectal cancers and vaccination that would eradicate the need for cervical screening within 20 years.
The event organised by UCF was held to re-establish an All-Party ‘Special Interest’ Group on Cancer and was introduced by Kieran McCarthy MLA, (Alliance Party), who said: “The development of cancer services has been high on the political agenda in recent years and this has led to a major reorganisation of cancer services in Northern Ireland, with the setting up of the Cancer Centre and four Cancer Units.
(JM/SP)
Keynote speaker, Professor Paddy Johnston, Department of Oncology, Queens University, Belfast, challenged MLAs to be innovative and adventurous in tackling the issue of cancer, as cases are set to rise.
Professor Johnston said: “In the next five years cancer will bypass cardiovascular disease as the major health problem facing our society. Cases will continue to increase, with a plateau in incidence perhaps not being seen for a further 15 years.
“55% of those diagnosed are now cured with cancer on its way to becoming a chronic disease rather than a life threatening one.
“At this time we know that two out of three cancers can be prevented and others can be treated if detected early. We already have the knowledge to bring about the changes necessary; for instance screening for colorectal cancers and vaccination that would eradicate the need for cervical screening within 20 years.
The event organised by UCF was held to re-establish an All-Party ‘Special Interest’ Group on Cancer and was introduced by Kieran McCarthy MLA, (Alliance Party), who said: “The development of cancer services has been high on the political agenda in recent years and this has led to a major reorganisation of cancer services in Northern Ireland, with the setting up of the Cancer Centre and four Cancer Units.
(JM/SP)
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