'We stand with Philomena': Rally calls on Harris and HSE to settle case of terminally-ill midwife
Philomena Canning, who is suffering from terminal ovarian cancer, is seeking damages from the HSE.
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Philomena Canning, who is suffering from terminal ovarian cancer, is seeking damages from the HSE.
Ireland owes it to these women, Labour’s Alan Kelly said.
She was given a terminal diagnosis at the start of this year and Phelan said the drug Pembro is allowing her to live with the disease.
Meanwhile, the cancer drug Pembrolizumab has been approved for reimbursement by the HSE.
The Minister of State for Health Finian McGrath wants a fund of €80 million to be set up.
The former senator said the situation could be partly due to the delay in forming a government.