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Cancer 'still taking a back seat' during pandemic

Anti-Cancer Association urges Manx residents to contact GPs

Cancer is still 'taking a back seat' while the health services deal with the impact of Covid-19.

That's the fear of the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association, as the charity urges Manx residents to push their GP for an appointment and tests if they feel something is wrong.

Today is World Cancer Day, which aims to raise awareness of all cancers, diagnosis and treatment.

Sandy Denning from the Anti-Cancer Association says the pandemic has been a challenge for cancer patient:

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