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BBC News
17-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Charity to take part in Isle of Man breast screening review
The Manx Breast Cancer Support Group will be involved in a review of Isle of Man breast screenings amid concerns the tests could become less frequent, the charity has to the future of screenings were outlined in the Manx Care mandate proposing to align its programme with the NHS in the Manx Care has clarified that a review would take place before any final decisions are women over the age of 50 are offered checks every two years on the island in contrast to every three years in England. Public Health, with Manx Care and the DHSC, are to carry out a review over the next year, "considering our local context, demographic needs, and healthcare capacity", the department said: "There will be community engagement alongside this review, including with local charities and stakeholders, and no changes will happen without taking account of everyone's views."It thanked the Manx Breast Cancer Support, who will also be involved in the discussions, "for engaging in a constructive conversation with the DHSC and Cabinet Office".The charity had planned to stage a peaceful protest outside Tynwald this week, which has now been called group also thanked the public for supporting them. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Plans for less frequent breast screening criticised
Calls have been made for the Isle of Man government's health department to review its policy on breast cancer screening following the publication of plans to offer screenings every three years. Manx Care has set out its aims for the next financial year in line with a mandate from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The department has directed the operator to align its screening policy with the UK, where breast screenings are offered every three years - whereas in the Isle of Man they are currently available every two years. Cancer survivor Karen Wagstaff said if she had had to wait another year to be diagnosed she "might not be sitting here today telling this story". The mandate, to be debated in Tynwald later this month, directs Manx Care to implement recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee, which includes "decreasing the frequency of routine screening for breast and cervical cancer". Ms Wagstaff is one of the founding members of the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group, which has set up a petition to prevent the change moving forward. She was diagnosed with breast cancer 16 years ago, and said she "managed to get through the 10-year mark" before discovering the disease had returned after attending her biannual screening. She said: "I was diagnosed and it was picked up at a screening at a very early stage. "Had I had to wait another year I might not be sat here today, that's the harsh reality." She called any potential move to three-yearly screening "shocking" and pleaded with health bosses to "see some sense here". However, the health minister said there were no plans to change the system over the next 12 months. Claire Christian said there were "no supported recommended changes to the screening for any cancer services". However, when asked to commit to keeping the screening frequency at its current level, Ms Christian told the House of Keys it was "difficult to give assurances". Recommendations on cancer screenings are among a raft of changes laid out by the DHSC, as part of various money-saving measures. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Focus away from hospital care in plan to cut costs Rising costs ignite review into off-island care Additional £20m sought for healthcare overspend Health minister resigns over future funding Mandate to Manx Care 2025 Manx Breast Cancer Support Group
