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University Hospital Waterford (UHW) - South East Cancer Services launches annual report

The HSE has published the 2023 - 2024 Annual Report for UHW - South East Cancer Services, highlighting the continued focus on providing safe, high-quality car


The HSE has published the 2023 - 2024 Annual Report for UHW - South East Cancer Services, highlighting the continued focus on providing safe, high-quality care to patients in Waterford, Wexford, South Tipperary and Carlow/Kilkenny.

UHW is one of eight cancer centres in the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP). With UHW as the service’s hub, satellite cancer services are provided in Wexford General Hospital, St Luke’s General Hospital Carlow/Kilkenny, Tipperary University Hospital with radiation oncology services provided by the Radiation Oncology Centre in UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford.

As the designated cancer centre for the South East, UHW provides an extensive range of services, which spans all cancer specialities and includes early detection, diagnostics, treatment and survivorship.

Launching the report, Mr. John Keane, Consultant Urologist and Chairperson/Cancer Governance Lead at UHW detailed key achievements, challenges and strategic priorities pertinent to each cancer speciality. “On behalf of the Cancer Governance Group, I extend my gratitude for the dedication, compassion and expertise of all staff and patients, who deal with cancer daily. I would like to thank our patients and their families for their resilience and for their trust in us. It’s through our collaborative efforts that we make real impact in the fight against cancer.”

The goal of the UHW cancer governance group is to provide patients with timely access to quality and safe cancer services provided within the available resources. Mr Keane also highlighted the enormous volume of cancer related activity during 2023 and 2024 and acknowledged the significant dedication, commitment and leadership by all staff involved in the cancer services.

Ms. Orla Kavanagh, Director of Nursing and Integration/Cancer Services Management Lead UHW spoke about the NCCP investment and future priorities for the South East cancer centre and recognised the contribution of the service users who shape the continuous improvement of the cancer services in the South East.

“This report will be influential towards driving quality improvement and expansion of cancer services for the benefit of the growing population of the South East. We would also like to acknowledge the strength and courage of people affected by cancer, who have accessed the UWH-South East Cancer services. Their experiences shape the continuous improvement of our services and remind us daily of the importance of compassion, dignity and excellence in care.”

The report summarises cancer related activities across the UHW South East Cancer Services in 2023 and 2024. It highlights the multidisciplinary and complexity of care being delivered to patients of the region and includes input from 16 different departments across the diagnostic, therapeutic and supportive care domains.

The launch, which took place at an event in the Elva Theatre in the HSE/RCSI Education Centre on the grounds of UHW was opened by Ben O’ Sullivan, CEO, UHW. The Minister of State for Local Government and Planning John Cummins TD was also a guest at the event.


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