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Longford's Lynsey Bennet returns home following cancer treatment in Mexico
Following the resolution of her High Court case over the alleged misreading of her cervical slides, Longford woman Lynsey Bennet travelled to the Hope For Cancer Treatment Centre in Mexico.
Mar 10, 2021 12:10
Tanaiste says he's sorry Lynsey Bennet's case against HSE could not be settled sooner
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he's sorry Lynsey Bennett's case against the HSE wasn't settled sooner. The gravely ill mother-of-
Feb 4, 2021 16:58
Longford woman seriously ill with cancer to pursue specialist treatment in Mexico following High Court case
A seriously ill Longford mother at the centre of a major high court action over the cervical check scandal is to attend a specialised treatment
Feb 4, 2021 13:14
WATCH: "Mammy loves you" - Longford mother relieved as legal battle against HSE ends
A 32-year-old mother of two who is seriously ill with cervical cancer today (wed) settled her High Court action over the alleged misinterpretation
Feb 3, 2021 17:15
Longford woman receives settlement from HSE over cancer smear samples issue
A woman who settled her legal action for an alleged misinterpretation of her smear sample says she hopes she has done enough to secure her
Feb 3, 2021 12:53
Local mobility and cancer support groups receive funding boost for transport services
Over three-hundred-and-seventy-thousand-euro ( €377,726.79) has been granted to local groups in the region to assist with their transport needs.
Dec 11, 2020 15:37
Longford mother-of-two sues HSE and cervical cancer labs over analysis of smears
A 32-year-old mother of two who is seriously ill with cervical cancer has launched a High Court action over the alleged misinterpretation of
Nov 19, 2020 12:39
Cervical cancer screening to resume next month
Cervical cancer screening will resume in the second week of July. The HSE has confirmed women identified as a priority for CervicalCheck screening will start
Jun 24, 2020 16:46
Head of East Galway and Midlands cancer support service fears surge in demand after pandemic
The head of a Shannonside cancer support centre fears that there will be an unprecedented number of people requiring its services post Covid 19. While
Jun 17, 2020 17:16Shannonside Newsletter
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