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Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 1 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 November 2005. It was answered by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 November 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Breast Cancer

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer in the Province in the last 12 months were tested for their suitability for Trastuzumab at the point of diagnosis.
Answer

All patients diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in Northern Ireland are tested for their suitability for Trastuzumab.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24911; 439 c581W;439 c581W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Breast cancer Drugs Medical treatments Northern Ireland Screening
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk