Cancer Services
Seanad Éireann — 2025-05-07
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Nessa Cosgrove (LAB), Labour Panel

The Minister of State's final comment on expanding the age range for mammograms and the introduction of a breast density check was good news, but this is a matter of urgency. As I outlined in those stories, six months for a diagnosis can make a significant difference. I know that there is a review. I invite the Minister of State and the Minister for Health to a briefing we are having in the AV room on 27 May at 1 p.m. We will be joined by Professor William Gallagher from UCD, and Martha and Siobhán will be there to present their own stories. They will present an informative, patient-centred look at breast density.
I have learned about breast density and I know what to ask for when I go to my radiographer but many people put their trust in their health professionals or might not have the confidence to raise this matter with a health professional. I do not think it is a big request. If the Minister for Health is not able to introduce a Bill herself, I would love it if she supported a Bill introduced by our Cross-Party Group or, in the Dáil, by my colleague Deputy Sherlock, who is our Labour Party spokesperson for health, and if the Government could get behind such a Bill.

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Sitting date: 2025-05-07