Head and neck cancer patients get Aintree link up

Tue, 09 Aug 2016

Patients with head and neck cancer on the Isle of Man are being given more help thanks to a new project being rolled out by Macmillan.

The charity has launched a new 'integrated pathway' which aims to ensure there's better coordination of care for people suffering from these forms of the disease.

They now have input from a specialist dental team and clinical nurse specialist from the point of diagnosis as well as a link up with Aintree Hospital:

Lesley Johnson is the project lead for Macmillan on the Island - she says it's all about making the process as stress free as possible: