'Cancer doesn't wait for anybody': Sask. family highlights concerning delays in diagnostic scans
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A Regina woman is sharing her story after facing unusual delays in having cancer tests performed. Her family came to the legislature to talk about the strain that it has caused.
A Regina woman is sharing her story after facing unusual delays in having cancer tests performed. Her family came to the legislature to talk about the strain that it has caused.
“It’s been a devastating experience to say the least,” Morris Eagles told reporters on Tuesday.
Morris’s wife Ella underwent a scan that found imperfections in her lungs several months ago. She was referred to Saskatoon for a CT PET scan in early September.
However, Morris and his wife discovered the scan was cancelled once they arrived in the city.
Twelve stress filled days later – and after many inquiries – Morris’s wife was able to get her scan.
In that time, the Eagles discovered that the machine used to create the serum necessary for the scans had broken down.
“It’s a very antiquated machine and in fact they couldn’t find the necessary parts to repair the machine,” Morris explained. “So at that point, there was no indication at all as to whether or not we would ever have the PET scan done in Saskatoon.”
