Madam Chair, I have the privilege and the burden at the same time to also be the co-chair of the Wait Time Alliance. That was one of the questions asked by the press. Today there is no doubt that the shortage of isotopes will disrupt the care of the patients and will prolong their access to care and also their access to treatment. This is particularly vivid in patients with cancer. We don't have that same problem with cardiac patients, as Drs. Ruddy and Beanlands said, but it's definitely a major problem for patients with cancer and for children.
On June 18th, 2009. See this statement in context.