#Cancer

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T Rex skeleton arrives in Glasgow
Dinosaurs could hold key to cancer discoveries, scientists say
The findings raised the possibility that prehistoric creatures could be used to study ancient tumours, helping to fill in the 'jigsaw' of cancer’s molecular building blocks

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Charity event to raise funds for palliative care unit in Kerry 
Charity event to raise funds for palliative care unit in Kerry 
Lorraine Sebestova said her family was forced to live apart during her daughter’s treatment in Dublin due to a lack of facilities closer to home

Tue, 27 May, 2025

sperm with ovum
Sperm from cancer-risk donor used to conceive at least 67 children across Europe
Case of man carrying rare genetic variant fuels calls for limit on number of children that can be fathered by one donor

Sat, 24 May, 2025

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Weight loss injections may have an anti-cancer effect ‘beyond weight loss’
Experts already know that losing weight reduces the risk of cancer, but now they think weight-loss jabs may have a role beyond simply helping people shed pounds

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Starmer visit to New York
Prostate cancer: What are the symptoms and how is it treated?
Former US president Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to his bones

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Biden Cancer
Former US president Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer
Mr Biden was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Pope Leo XIV made Kerry teen Donal Walsh honorary Augustinian before his death in 2013
Pope Leo XIV made Kerry teen Donal Walsh honorary Augustinian before his death in 2013
Donal Walsh’s powerful message against suicide moved a future pope, who honoured the Kerry teen days before his death

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Launch of three Women's Health Fund projects
€4m invested for life-changing research into breast cancer
A €4m investment into research for life-changing advancements in breast patient outcomes at the University of Galway has been announced.

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Pain in prostate, man suffering from prostatitis or from a venereal disease
'I had no idea what the signs and symtoms were': Call for education campaign on prostate cancer 
All-Island cancer summit also urges cancer services north and south of the border to work more closely together

Wed, 14 May, 2025

European award to allow 10% of cancer patients in CUH to access clinical trials
European award to allow 10% of cancer patients in CUH to access clinical trials
The CUH/University College Cork Cancer Centre is now a designated Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) Cancer Centre

Mon, 12 May, 2025

Cork man urges HSE to provide breakthrough prostate cancer therapy to public patients
Cork man urges HSE to provide breakthrough prostate cancer therapy to public patients
A benefactor has come forward to enable Peter Hayes to get the new radioligand therapy called Pluvicto for his prostate cancer

Mon, 05 May, 2025

CUH 13 short of the number of radiation therapists needed to work with cancer patients
CUH 13 short of the number of radiation therapists needed to work with cancer patients
The hospital is struggling to fill the roles which is put down to the low number of training places in the country

Mon, 05 May, 2025

'I need a scan to see if I’m dying': Cork cancer patient queries outsourcing and delays
'I need a scan to see if I’m dying': Cork cancer patient queries outsourcing and delays
Cork mother Gillian Ryan criticises HSE delays and scan outsourcing after facing months without vital cancer surveillance imaging

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Doctors call for public patients to have access to breakthrough therapy for prostate cancer
Doctors call for public patients to have access to breakthrough therapy for prostate cancer
A letter from almost 40 cancer doctors said: 'Clinicians worldwide regard (Pluvicto) as a significant breakthrough therapy for patients with advanced disease'

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Cork mother speaks out in support of 'revolutionary' Irish childhood cancer research project
Cork mother speaks out in support of 'revolutionary' Irish childhood cancer research project
Mother-of-four Noreen Doyle is spout to support Magic-I, a five-year study being launched on Wednesday

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Government urged to restart Laura Brennan HPV vaccine programme following backslide in uptake
Government urged to restart Laura Brennan HPV vaccine programme following backslide in uptake
Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said that 'there are competing vaccination priorities' and 'demand on resources is high'

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

General Election Ireland 2024
Elaine Loughlin: Richard Boyd Barrett starts what’s likely to be his most gruelling campaign yet
Richard Boyd Barrett’s cancer diagnosis is a powerful reminder of the human cost of missed HPV vaccinations in Ireland

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Richard Boyd Barrett to step back from politics after throat cancer diagnosis
Richard Boyd Barrett to step back from politics after throat cancer diagnosis
The People Before Profit TD was in the middle of the general election campaign when he noticed a swelling on his throat while shaving

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Cork cancer support charity launches urgent fundraiser to save its 'home away from home'
Cork cancer support charity launches urgent fundraiser to save its 'home away from home'
Iris House Cork Cancer Support seeks community support to buy its building and continue offering vital cancer care services

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

Study suggests fear of results contributes to low bowel cancer screening uptake
Study suggests fear of results contributes to low bowel cancer screening uptake
2,500 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in Ireland, and about 1,000 die

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

Daffodil Day: Cork woman who lost husband to cancer won't let her own diagnosis hold her back
Daffodil Day: Cork woman who lost husband to cancer won't let her own diagnosis hold her back
Julie Murtagh O’Connell, from Cobh, who will stage her 10th Strictly Cobh Dancing event next weekend. spoke about her own 10-year cancer journey

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

Song from late musician Eoin French to help raise funds for Irish Cancer Society
Song from late musician Eoin French to help raise funds for Irish Cancer Society
The Cork musician passed away last year after a short battle with cancer, and one of his songs is being used to raise awareness as part of Daffodil Day

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Paint the Town Yellow: Damien Duff and Oscar Walsh all in for Daffodil Day
Irish Cancer Society needs €30m this year to meet demand
Appeal for funds launched ahead of Friday's Daffodil Day fundraiser

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Galway medtech firm eyes US launch for cancer patient device
Galway medtech firm eyes US launch for cancer patient device
SymPhysis raised €2.8m in its latest funding round and expects to close a further €3.7m from a combination of current and new investors by April 2025

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Aspirin stock
Scientists describe ‘Eureka moment’ over how aspirin prevents cancer spread
Their new research builds on existing evidence and suggests aspirin supports a boost in the immune system to help catch deadly cancer cells

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Irish Cancer Society to pilot mobile lung cancer screening clinics in effort to boost early detection
Irish Cancer Society to pilot mobile lung cancer screening clinics in effort to boost early detection
Irish Cancer Society chief executive Averil Power said lung cancer was ;Ireland’s biggest cancer killer;, saying this was mainly down to being diagnosed late in people’s illness

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

'A huge shock': Helen Reilly on oesophageal cancer diagnosis and recovery
'A huge shock': Helen Reilly on oesophageal cancer diagnosis and recovery
Helen Reilly was only in her 50s and atypical for oesophageal cancer, which is more common among older men

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Oberstown Campus
OPW to demolish buildings in juvenile detention centre after asbestos discovered
Carcinogenic material found in multiple locations in two disused housing units in Oberstown centre

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Patients on low incomes missing out on vital cancer treatment, warns leading oncologist
Patients on low incomes missing out on vital cancer treatment, warns leading oncologist
Prof O’Kane, speaking at the IPHA conference, became visibly distressed describing tough conversations with patients

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Cancer treatment costs: 'I had to rob money from the money we’d set aside for my son’s wedding'
Cancer treatment costs: 'I had to rob money from the money we’d set aside for my son’s wedding'
A spokeswoman for Laya Healthcare said: Cover for high-cost cancer drugs, including Pembrolizumab, is subject to pre-authorisation and a case-by-case review, evaluated under multiple criteria prior to approval' 

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

From war to recovery: Ukrainian soldier finds new life in Cork after beating cancer
From war to recovery: Ukrainian soldier finds new life in Cork after beating cancer
Ihor Larionenko’s battle with cancer saved his life, leading him from the frontline to a fresh start in Cork

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

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Prostate cancer screening pilot scheme in Waterford and Dublin
Trial scheme involving self testing at home followed by MRI scans promises faster access to prostate cancer treatment in Ireland

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025

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Cork TD Thomas Gould opens up about bowel cancer diagnosis and treatment
The Sinn Féin TD received the shock diagnosis three months ago but doctors are very positive about his recovery

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Lung cancer patients call for white ribbon awareness campaign to counter shaming
Lung cancer patients call for white ribbon awareness campaign to counter shaming
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in Ireland

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Apple Cider Vinegar: How social media gave rise to 'wellness influencer' fraud Belle Gibson
Apple Cider Vinegar: How social media gave rise to 'wellness influencer' fraud Belle Gibson
Belle Gibson's posts about her battle with cancer touched the lives of millions. But she never had cancer and her whole 'alternative medicine' narrative was the basis of a massive scam

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

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HSE warns of cancer risks from vaping and tanning ‘Barbie drug’ dangers
“One of the disposable vapes that are particularly popular with children and young people is the equivalent of about a 20-pack of cigarettes,"

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Cork-based actress asks public to support 'invaluable' Daffodil Day services
Cork-based actress asks public to support 'invaluable' Daffodil Day services
Hollyoaks star was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Working Life: Detecting cancer early improves survival and quality of life
Working Life: Detecting cancer early improves survival and quality of life
Fiona McGuire, specialist registrar in public health medicine, National Cancer Control Programme

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Costumer Buying Food at the Market
Here are eight ultra-processed foods to cut from your shopping basket for good
The worst ultra-processed foods offenders include processed cheese, vegan 'meat' burgers, and sugary drinks

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

One in three men unaware of oesophageal cancer, survey finds
One in three men unaware of oesophageal cancer, survey finds
Oesophageal cancer affects more men than women in Ireland

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Microscope view of Colon Cancer cells in tissue culture showing walls and nucleus.
GSK and Oxford researchers to create cancer vaccine to stop disease developing
The partnership intends to create a vaccine or vaccines which target cells at the pre-cancerous stage before the disease has taken hold and begun to wreak havoc on the body

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

HPV Diagnosis. Medical Concept.
Pre-cervical cancer now ‘rare’ in young women thanks to HPV vaccine
CervicalCheck clinical director says high-grade pre-cancer abnormalities in 25-year-olds has fallen from 5% to 1% thanks to HPV vaccination. 

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

'It had to be a rare form of cancer — so many things went against Lily and us'
'It had to be a rare form of cancer — so many things went against Lily and us'
For three years, Lily Sebestova battled 'the river of cancer' that flooded her happy home in Tralee, before dying late last year. Her mother, Lorraine, is keen speak about the 'taboo that surrounds a child’s death'

Sun, 26 Jan, 2025

Dads' epic Atlantic voyage in honour of Saoirse O'Driscoll, 13, who died after battling heart condition
Dads' epic Atlantic voyage in honour of Saoirse O'Driscoll, 13, who died after battling heart condition
'We firmly felt she was the sixth member on the boat. She was with us every day, driving us forward' — John O’Driscoll whose daughter Saoirse died after battling a heart condition in April 2024

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

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