Claim: Leaving Euratom will not affect the UK's ability to import medical radioisotopes - which are used to diagnose and treat certain kinds of cancer.
Fact-check: Could leaving the European nuclear club put cancer patients at risk? - Full Fact
Verdict: this isn't certain, and will depend on what future arrangements are negotiated. the uk may find it harder to guarantee a supply after leaving.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Joseph O'Leary
Date published: 2017-07-18T00:00:00