Public appealed to support new breast cancer unit

Mon, 16 Dec 2013

Campaigners who are trying to build a new breast cancer unit in the Island are urging the public to support them.

The Manx Breast Cancer Support Group is trying to raise £600,000.

Les Miserables star, and Laxey girl, Samantha Barks has recently become patron of the charity in an effort to support the campaign.

Breast cancer is the highest form of cancer in women in the Isle of Man and represents 35 per cent of all cancers diagnosed.

Fundraiser Carole Male tells us why the unit is needed: