A pressure group pushing for the retention of a dedicated breast cancer surgeon in the Isle of Man is welcoming the health minister's decision to attend a public meeting.
David Anderson will face questions from the Breast Cancer Action Group and East Douglas MHK Brenda Cannell about why his department is planning to appoint a general surgeon with an interest in breast care instead of keeping things as they are.
It's viewed by some as a step backwards, but health officials maintain there won't be a reduction in the level of care for breast cancer sufferers in the Isle of Man.
They say it will simply ease the burden on the hospital's other consultants.
Julie Stokes from the action group says the meeting will be a chance to show Mr Anderson how worried people are about the plans:
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