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Oncologist shortage sparks protest

A group of relatives of young cancer patients protested yesterday in front of the Hospital de Especialidades Pediátricas of the Caja de Seguro Social (CSS) on Vía España.

The protestors are upset with the shortage of oncologists at the facility.

One of the protesters, Carmen Hidalgo, claimed that, for more than a year, there has not been an oncologist on duty at the facility between 3 p.m. and 7 a.m.

She said about 60 children are treated at the hospital’s oncology department, including her son.