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No oncologist in Highlands, treatment delays.

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On the same week I read of increased focusing on good cancer care, I get a letter from the hospital saying the oncologist has left and they have been unable to fill the vacancy even on a temporary basis, and other centres in Scotland are the same and sorry this will lead to delays in treatment, such a worry for everyone waiting for treatment, so sad.

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Hi SunshineM

It is sad indeed and seems to be in quite a few areas around the country.

This link has quite detailed reading but you can find information on a new NHS Scotland initiative on reviewing and transform existing workforce policies: staffgovernance.scot.nhs.uk...

If anyone would like to chat to our support team, you can contact ask the nurse on 0800 358 7200 Monday to Thursday 0900-1700 and Friday 0900-1600, alternatively email us at lungcancehelp@roycastle.org

Kind regards

The Roy Caste Support Team

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