“Radiotherapy Machine Repair: Extended Service Hours and Patient Support Provided During Five-Week Period”

A period of almost five weeks is indeed necessary for “ receive the parts needed for its repair », bring in a specialized technician and “update device settings “, emphasizes the Presidency.

This indicates that ” all patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment will continue to be supported ” thanks to ” extended service hours (6 a.m. and 11 p.m.) ».

On the other hand, “no new treatment can be started on the territory” until the repair of the device. ” A medical evacuation will be proposed, with the support of a coordination and support unit, in partnership with the Social Insurance Fund (CPS), the Cancer Institute of French Polynesia (ICPF), the Regulatory Agency of health and social action (ARASS) and the services of the High Commission, in order to facilitate the preparatory procedures for the patient and his entourage, while providing psychological support.EU,” the statement concluded.