Debate contribution: Ovarian Cancer: Awareness

Debate contribution by Mr Peter Martin on 24 November 2025.

MLA: Mr Peter Martin
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 24 November 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Ovarian Cancer: Awareness
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5254408

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I thank the Minister for his answer. Minister, tragically, my constituent Stephen McCormick lost his beloved wife, Julie, to ovarian cancer. It took two and a half years to diagnose that that is what her symptoms were due to, and she died within one year of diagnosis. However, once she had been diagnosed, the service was exceptional. Ovarian cancer charities and survivors have highlighted the delays in diagnosis and the limited public awareness that exists. Minister, what consideration have you given to shortening the diagnostic pathway for ovarian cancer in order to address delays?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1816/22-27.

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