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posted by Irish Cancer Society
17 May 2021

Update following HSE cyber attack

Hi everyone

As a result of the cyber attack to the HSE site it has created a lot of anxiety for those diagnosed with cancer or waiting for test results.

Here is a link to the HSE information regarding their advice.

The following is the HSE specific information for those due to have radiotherapy  https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/news/cyber-attack-and-radiation-therapy.html

Our support line is 1800 200 700 and you can speak to a cancer nurse here Mon- Fri 9-5pm

Kind regards

Cancer Nurse

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