Cork mother speaks out as scoliosis waiting lists grow
A Cork mother whose son is waiting for a scoliosis operation says she feels guilty for speaking out to RedFM News about the impact of the waiting list on her son as so many others are also in dire need of the operation.
Eight-year-old Noah Myers was born with a very rare syndrome known as Escobar syndrome and his mother Sharon says she's fearful that the waiting list with have long term implications for him.
Our senior reporter Fiona O'Donovan has this special report for RedFM News:
Sharon's full interview with our senior reporter Fiona O'Donovan:
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