A petition started by Manx Breast Cancer Support Group to retain the current system of cancer screenings has hit 750 signatures in under a day.
It has joined Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in Isle of Man in criticising government plans to reduce cancer screening.
Manx Breast Cancer Support said retaining screenings every two years is important as the “sooner the diagnosis the better the outcomes”.
It said: “The VOLUNTEER led charity Manx Breast Cancer Support Group has spent the last 14 years working with the Breast Team at Nobles helping them to make the Manx Breast Unit the very best it could be. It’s very sad to see our Government intent on downgrading our Islands Breast Screening Program to be the same as the WORST in Europe!!!
“We have been proud to support a 2 Yearly Breast Screening Program on our island. That is now, due to a policy change by DHSC and Public Health, about to become a 3 Yearly Breast Screening Service.
“This will seriously impact on a patients chances of survival when diagnosed with Breast Cancer. HELP US HELP YOU – CONTACT YOUR MHK!!! WE ARE GOING TO DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO PREVENT THIS GOING THROUGH!
“Every woman uses the Manx Breast Unit at some point in their life. This is a stupid backward step for our island and the only reason it’s happening is to save money!!!!”
You can find the petition here and your MHKs contact details here.
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