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New Report Highlights Regional Disparities in Cancer Survival Rates in Ireland

A report from the National Cancer Registry reveals significant regional disparities in survival rates for common cancers in Ireland. While cancer treatment and survival rates have improved, the findings indicate lower survival rates in the midwest for colorectal, lung, and breast cancer, alongside prostate cancer rates in Dublin’s northeast. The report emphasizes the need for enhanced prevention, screening, and treatment access, prompting calls for infrastructure improvements in cancer care as negotiations for a new government approach health services.

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