Breast cancer treatment demand

nlnews@archant.co.uk
10 December 2009

LESS than 40 per cent of Islington women suspected of having breast cancer are seen by a specialist within two weeks, it is claimed.

Bridget Fox, Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Islington South and Finsbury, has called on the Government to ensure Islington women are screened and seen quicker when at risk from breast cancer. Ms Fox said: "Two weeks' delay for a woman with late-diagnosed breast cancer could mean the difference between life and death.