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Friday, 18 January 2008 |
Cabinet Secretary for Health Nicola Sturgeon will next week open the first ever dedicated urological cancer centre for the north of Scotland.
The centre will be located at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and will save patients in the north of Scotland substantial amounts of travel time when they need treatment.
Sturgeon said: “I am delighted to be opening this impressive facility which aims to raise awareness of urological cancers and ultimately improve patient experiences of care and treatment. Cancer remains a top priority for the Scottish Government and we are committed to seeking innovative ways to address it. This is why I am delighted that prevention and early diagnosis will be a feature of the centre's work."
Richard Carey, Chief Executive of NHS Grampian said:
“This tremendous and very impressive gift will greatly benefit patients in the north of Scotland. We are all very proud of this new centre, the first of its kind in Scotland for patients with urological cancers. This centre is a great asset to newly diagnosed patients, providing them with clear information, support and guidance and helping them and their families make informed decisions about their treatment and care.”
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