Radiotherapy (Hansard, 10 March 1997)

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§ Mr. Corbyn
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the register compiled by Radiotherapy Action Group Exposure of breast cancer patients permanently damaged by radiotherapy; and what action he plans to take in response. [19122]

§ Mr. Horam
The Department is familiar with RAGE and its activities on behalf of patients who have suffered adverse effects following radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer, but is not aware of such a register.
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§ Mr. Corbyn
To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many cancer patients have been permanently damaged by radiotherapy in the last 15 years. [19121]

§ Mr. Horam
The information requested is not collected centrally.