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Avranches: new equipment at the hospital thanks to the League against cancer

Thanks to the Cancer League, the Avranches hospital was able to purchase new medical instruments. ©La Gazette de la Manche

On Wednesday December 7, the Avranches hospital received a check for 69,439 euros by the Channel Cancer League. This donation is used to improve medical equipment dedicated to cancer care.

Quality material

Therefore, the hospital center was able to acquire five devices : and video bronchoscope for the screening of lung and bronchial lesions, a fiberscopeand naso-gastroscope “which allows you to do stomach fibro but also to control the nasal cavities and go down through the nose” explains Dr. Pierre-Yves Mercier, mammography it’s a video column.

“The Cancer League is a loyal donor. This is equipment that we need to provide a public service response to as many people as possible ”, explains the director of the Avranches hospital Joanny Allombert. “This allows us to acquire quality equipment to have more precise diagnoses. This high-performance equipment helps attract new doctors and interns,” he adds.

Renewed help

Receiving donations from across the Channel, the Cancer League had already paid €26,908 last year towards the purchase of high-tech medical equipment. “Our main budget remains for research, but we wanted to continue helping fund local equipment,” says Patrice Prével, vice president of the Channel Cancer League. In addition, the association helps financially families who have difficulty making ends meet.

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