Recruitment and retention of Radiation Therapists is a complex issue, but career development, pay and access to university places are just some of them. Love my job but these issues must be addressed to keep hold of experienced RTs. #radiotherapy redfm.ie/post/urgent-ca…

We have all seen this first hand in departments around the country . Waiting lists, staff shortages and burnout...never a good combination. Changes are needed now. #radiationtherapists Stephen Donnelly Irish Cancer Society

A great day for the West of Ireland 👏👏👏

Very true Laura Nally . #radiationtherapists will not wait forever. We are committed to providing a service for our patients but that's not possible in the conditions we are having to work in at the moment. Breaking point is looming.

Dr Mei Ling Yap ML Yap asks: Why are people with cancer still missing out on life-saving #radiationtherapy? #ESTRO2023 Even in countries w universal healthcare, shocking inequities in access across age, socio-economics, location, gender persist Targeting Cancer ESTRO

Leanne McNamara Debbie Kelleher RT Edel O’Toole Aoife Jennings Michelle Claire Hamilton Unfortunately, it seems to be a global issue which means we need international collaboration & innovative strategies to tackle it urgently! Climate change causing access issues & staffing are the 2 largest challenges in radiotherapy globally & action needed asap

#radiationtherapists #cancer #radonc

40 is the new 40! Important data from Neil Burnett at #ESTRO2023 using NHS England data to show that 40% of cancer cures still have #radiotherapy as a component. Investment in RT and staff essential for patients. The Royal College of Radiologists Katie Spencer

Well done Debbie!!! So proud of you here in Galway and all the work you do for the RT Profession 👏👏

Senator Colm Burke addressing the Issue of Staff Shortages in Radiation Therapists nationally. Minister Simon Harris to look into funding for the Radiation Therapist postgrad in UCC aswell as increasing student places from September. #Radiationtherapists #UCC

Have you seen the latest Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine? IPEM position statement on NHS England’s 9000 attendances per linac benchmark just not achievable! SCoR Members Radiotherapy UK Society of Radiographers: Student Network ipem.ac.uk/media/0nbffcm3…

Have you ever been a patient?..had an x-ray/scan radiotherapy?Would YOU as a patient, trust AI to make YOUR diagnosis ?Please let us know your opinion here ➡️ lnkd.in/gACzFzxq COMFORT-AI comfort-ai.eu Stand Up To Cancer UK Teenage Cancer Trust Prostate Cancer UK Cancer Research UK Childhood Cancer Ireland

Many healthcare professionals would be eligible for this post and should not be excluded due to their chosen profession. Very disappointing to see this from HSE Community Healthcare West Jobs

Radiotherapy can destroy cervical cancer cells and save lives, but many women don't have fair access to this treatment. Share this video to show your support for giving all cervical cancer patients a fair chance. #CancerCare4All #RaysOfHope

𝗔𝗬𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆: Building Foundations - For Healthcare Professionals💛 Fantastic energy in Cancer | University of Galway & Saolta today at this completely full Irish Cancer Society AYA Event! 👏🏼 Exploring the principles of care working with AYAs with cancer🫶🏽 Children's Health Ireland NCCP

Registration is now open for the next UCC Ireland UCCDeptMed IV Cannulation and Administration Course here in Brookfield Health Sciences on 28/29 November 2023. Niamh Moore Rena Young Iirrt See below link to register. open.ucc.ie/browse/all/cmh…

Leanne McNamara Kaitlyn McHugh #edelkavanagh Jennifer✨ Rachel. Susan Henry Excellent morning by our clinical tutor promoting our profession @Saolta RadiationTherapyTCD

Many people who need concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy to treat cancer have to travel from all over the north-northwest to Galway to access radiotherapy. Thankfully from Monday to Friday, “the lodge” cancercarewest provide accommodation for many of these patients. If

We have campaigned tirelessly to increase student places, we have met Simon Harris TD Colm Burke TD. We have presented business cases Michelle Leech UCC Medicine & Health but no increase this year. We need #practicetutors Fiona Steed Jackie Reed still 30% deficit in #RTs

Radiation therapists call for urgent action on Radiation Therapy Review recommendations. Further details: irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4146…