Full steam ahead for new breast cancer unit

Tuesday, 4 August 2015 00:00

Work on the new breast unit at Noble's Hospital has taken another step forward.

Yesterday a "topping off" ceremony was held to mark the fact the building is now watertight - meaning interior work can begin.

Julie Stokes is the chair of the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group - she says the team has made quick progress:

On track to open in January next year, Julie says the unit will benefit a lot of people:

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