Cancer services in Ireland
John Murray's series on the state of cancer in Ireland looks at the services, the treatments, the people and the stories.
Some of those stories are contained in emails which John has received.
For information on some of the research projects taking place in Ireland, click here
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Morning Ireland:
John Murray discusses the prevalence of cancer in Ireland with Dr Harry Comber of the National Cancer Registry, as figures show that 20,000 cancer cases are diagnosed every year -
RTÉ.ie Extra Audio:
Listen to John Murray's extended interview with Harry Comber, director of the National Cancer Registry, which compiles statistics and data on the incidence of cancer in Ireland. -
Morning Ireland:
John Murray switches his focus to breast cancer, which is the most common cancer among women in Ireland -
RTÉ.ie Extra Audio:
Listen to the extended interview with breast cancer surgeon Carmel Malone, as she brings John on a tour of the new breast care unit at Galway University Hospital -
Morning Ireland:
John Murray says the emphasis in the National Cancer Control Programme is now on improving services for prostate and lung cancer -
Morning Ireland:
John Murray interviews Professor Tom Keane, who was recruited two years ago by the Government to re-organise cancer services in Ireland -
RTÉ.ie Extra Audio:
Listen to an extended interview with Professor Tom Keane, interim director of the National Cancer Control Programme, as he approaches the end of his two-year tenure to reorganise cancer services in Ireland -
Morning Ireland:
John Murray completes his week-long series with a look at the research being undertaken here, and he speaks to John McCormack, Chief Executive of the Irish Cancer Society -
RTÉ.ie Extra Audio:
John Murray paid a visit to Cork University Hospital and discussed the development of cancer services and treatments there with consultant Katie Keohane - RTÉ.ie Extra Audio: John discusses the development of cancer services and treatments at Cork University Hospital with consultant Paul Redmond.
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'There are always other options and help is always there ...'
Kerry teenager Donal Walsh has died after losing his battle with cancer.
He passed away at his home in Blennerville, County Kerry, surrounded by his dad Fionnbar, his mother Elma and his sister Jemma.
Donal, aged 16, had publicly appealed to young people not to end their lives. He wrote a letter which brought him to national prominence.
He had been battling cancer since he was first diagnosed four years ago, and had raised over €50,000 for charity.
Weeks before his death, Donal recorded a video message to be circulated in schools.
Fr Francis Nolan, parish priest of St. John's in Tralee, was with Donal Walsh's family in the hours after his death
Minister of State for Mental Health Kathleen Lynch paid tribute to Donal's 'generosity of spirit'