Cervical cancer survivor's fury as samples sent abroad for screening

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A cervical cancer survivor has hit out at the Government and HSE after it emerged that all cervical cancer samples are being sent abroad for screening.

The Coombe hospital is the only Irish hospital that processes CervicalCheck samples but it has been paused since December due to a cyber-attack, the HSE has said.Read More:Health Minister Stephen Donnelly not happy that cervical cancer samples are not being examined in Ireland

“We’ve had four years of lip-service given to CervicalCheck and you know, a promised change to the system and a better service for the women of Ireland.” Ms Walsh said the pausing of processing CervicalCheck samples at the Coombe isn’t news to Minister Donnelly.“He should have been able to respond somewhat better.

The HSE also confirmed that the Coombe tests samples that come from Colposcopy and Gynaecology services that may require additional samples.

 

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