Public urged to share their views over Ayrshire's Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy service proposals

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People are being advised that there is one month remaining if they want to take part in proposals to retain changes made to Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) delivery in Ayrshire.A public consultation on changes that were made during the pandemic is underway until Friday, 19 May.And NHS Ayrshire & Arran is urging those with an interest to make sure they tell them what they think of the proposals before then.Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) is a collective term for all anti-cancer drug treatments, such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy.Information setting out the proposed changes to SACT delivery is available online, as well as in local community settings, including libraries and health care sites.People are being asked to read the information and then take part in a survey where they can give their feedback and views.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Face to face information events have taken place in South and North Ayrshire and a Kilmarnock event is planned for next month, with details to be confirmed and shared soon.For those unable to attend in person, an online event is scheduled for Wednesday, 10 May at 7pm.To take part, book via Eventbrite at the following link: Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Online Public Event for Ayrshire and Arran.NHS Ayrshire & Arran Director of Acute Services, Joanne Edwards, said: “People living in Ayrshire and Arran have the