Cancer Research
Dail Éireann — 2022-12-07
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Gino Kenny (PBP), Dublin Mid-West

That sounds quite positive. This will take time and more resources. I was on the health committee where experts were brought in to talk about the pros and cons of extending the screening process. The case was quite compelling. It makes it less evasive. There is also an issue of women seeking early diagnosis. I know it can be lengthy and can run into years. For any cancer, early diagnosis and prognosis is important.
The Commission's support for the new European Council recommendation is positive and I am glad NSAC has taken it on. There is compelling evidence for reducing the age to 45. If it saves one life, and if one person watching this is saved, it will be worth it. Anything is worth it if it saves one life. I am quite positive. There will be extra costs and resources but the Department of Health and the NSAC are willing to take that on and, hopefully, they will implement it as soon as possible.

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Sitting date: 2022-12-07