Two new oncologists will arrive on the island this month, the Bermuda Hospitals Board announced today.

Anna Neilson-Williams, the BHB Chief of Staff, said the hospital will have three full-time oncologists once they arrive.

Their details will be shared once they arrive on the island and they will go through training and orientation next month.

Dr Neilson-Williams thanked patients for their understanding, as well as Pals, the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre and all hospital staff, especially full-time oncologist Alisha Tucker and locum Christopher Price.

She added: “Over the last few months, we have been in discussions with some overseas hospitals on having locum agreements in place.

“Oncologists are specialist positions and the type of oncologist hired for an island service is increasingly rare, so the hiring time can take six or more months.

“If we are able to establish locum agreements, this could help us better maintain local services during hiring periods or oncologist vacations.”