Cancer in Ireland: From fatal sentence to liveable illness
Thirty-four years after the first Daffodil Day, cancer treatments and attitudes have changed
Europe needs to tackle pancreatic cancer deaths, data shows
Researchers warn of adverse effect of Covid-19 on cancer for years to come
Study signals ‘continued need’ for HPV-awareness campaigns
Lack of understanding of sexually transmitted virus contrasts with danger of prevalence
Aspirin can reduce risk of fatal pancreatic and liver cancers, study finds
Link between drug and cancer reduction not new but review finds over 20% fall off in risk
Q&A: Covid-19 and impact on people with cancer
Those with cancer classified in most at-risk group and subject to severe restrictions
Cancer patients reassured by HSE during tamoxifen drug shortage
Patients should be able to continue treatment but may have to switch brands
Almost half of cancer drug trials may show exaggerated effects – study
Research claims trials between 2014 and 2016 raises ‘serious concerns about low standards’
‘Very promising’ findings in new treatment for blood cancer
NUI Galway and Blood Cancer Network team up to find treatment for multiple myeloma
The return of mumps: Why has the disease gained a hold in Ireland?
Current outbreaks of mumps and measles may be partially due to vaccination controversies
Genetic testing: A difficult choice for some, but knowledge is power
Only a small number of people who are eligible for predictive testing actually take it up
Every family is affected by cancer – in mine, genetics played a huge, tragic part
On World Cancer Day, four clear ways to improve outcomes from the dreaded disease
Routine prostate cancer testing ruled out due to ‘clear harms’ and ‘small’ benefit
Irish Cancer Society welcomes findings of international panel of experts in BMJ report
Does Ireland need dedicated body to fight pseudoscience?
‘Official responses to campaigns such as anti-HPV and anti-fluoride were inadequate’
‘Within my lifetime we could eradicate cervical cancer with the HPV vaccine and screening’
Dr Robert O’Connor, Irish Cancer Society head of research, believes education is key to a healthy society
‘Prostate cancer now rarely the death sentence that many men would fear’
Recent research has revealed the possibility of a new urine test for prostate cancer
GPs giving drug used to treat heroin addicts to cancer patients
Irish Cancer Society among those speaking out against ‘unproven’ Low Dose Naltrexone
Dance away the years – classes for older people bring physical and psycho-social health benefits
‘I discovered the Well Dance for Seniors classes and find it’s a wonderful way to get fit’
Highly processed food may lead to greater cancer ‘burden’
Study raises concerns over consumption of ready meals and fizzy drinks, says ‘BMJ’
No proof that most new cancer drugs extend life, study finds
Irish Cancer Society says UK study raises ‘very valid issues’
Early detection key to surviving cancer
The role of three general categories; genes, age and lifestyle, in the diagnosis of cancer
Scientists find potential ‘Achilles’ heel’ in oesophageal cancer
Discovery leads to clinical trial in humans with potential for new treatement
Bowel cancer breakthrough likely to improve cure rates
Queen’s University research shows ‘genetic signatures’ will help identify best treatments
Grabbing oesophageal cancer by the throat
‘Sometimes nothing can help but always believe in the amazing medical teams’
The future is much brighter for people diagnosed with cancer
Sarah McGinley is just one of the many people with a positive ending to their cancer story. She was diagnosed with cancer of the thyroid just after giving birth to her son in 2015
Cancer death rate in Mulhuddart ‘nearly three times’ higher than Castleknock
Irish Cancer Society researcher says biggest cancer risk factor is ‘living longer’
Irish cancer services ‘hanging on by finger nails,’ researcher says
Head of Research with the Irish Cancer Society to give talk on debunking cancer myths
Cancer: the focus now is on tailor-made drugs
Upwards of 40,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year
Cigarette packaging law upheld by EU court
European Court of Justice rejects challenges taken by members of tobacco industry
Charlie O’Connor: ‘I saw my son the evening he died. I thought he was fine’
One year on, former TD talks of son Robert’s death from an accidental drug overdose
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