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'Heartening', says Northern Ireland Health Minister:

Cancer care survival figures look to improvements

A welcome drop in both male and female mortality rates, which was reported by the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry recently, point to the development of continued improvements in cancer care services, said Health Minister Michael McGimpsey.

The survival rates from 1997 to 2000 were compared with those from 1993 to 1996 and showed a reduction in deaths of 1.3 per cent for males and 0.78 per cent for females.

According to the report, there was significant and continuous improvement in both one and five–year survival for the category ‘all cancers’, and it is presently estimated that five–year survival figures will continue to improve for those diagnosed between 2001 and 2004.

Mr McGimpsey said that it was heartening to see the improved figures, pointing out that there have been significant improvements in the management of cancer care both in diagnostic and treatment services.

For further details of the report and the Minister’s statement, visit the Northern Ireland Government website at: www.northernireland.gov.uk.

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