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Breast cancer screening and COVID-19: Everything you need to know

While screening capacity has been reduced, extra protective safety measures have been put in place

lifestyle • 21 Sep 21

The risk of cancer is higher for women who drink one bottle of wine per week

A bottle of wine a week as much of a cancer risk as 10 cigarettes

New research suggests that the risk is even higher for women than it is for men.

Food • 27 Jun 19

Triona McCarthy on losing her sister and father to cancer

We spoke with Daffodil Day ambassador and beauty writer Triona McCarthy, who lost both her sister and Dad to cancer, to discuss her family's experience with the disease and the importance of self-care.

Daffodil Day • 26 Mar 19

A cancer beauty advisor shares her top tips

Ahead of Daffodil Day, Boots have specially trained Cancer Beauty Advisors available to offer free face-to-face beauty advice

Beauty • 21 Mar 19

Cancer - June 21st - July 22nd

Avoid deliberate antagonism; you can expect momentous events soon enough.

Cancer • 21 Feb 19

Louise McSharry on returning to normal life after cancer

In support of Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we sat down with RTÉ 2fm presenter Louise McSharry to discuss her experience with the disease.

Health • 12 Sep 18

Are you using the correct suncream?

We spoke to Kevin O'Hagan, the Irish Cancer Society's cancer prevention manager, about how to protect your skin while in the sun.

Travel • 27 Jun 19

Irish mum refuses to give in to terminal cancer diagnosis

Vicky Phelan joins Ray D'Arcy in studio to speak about her terminal cancer diagnosis and getting onto a drug trial.

living • 23 Feb 18

Did you know that men can get breast cancer?

Boyle coffee-shop owner Mick Reynolds was left waiting nine months after finding a lump last year.

Health • 19 Oct 17

"Early detection is everything," says Teresa Mannion

Teresa Mannion: 'Early detection is everything'

Nearly five years after being diagnosed with breast cancer, life is on the up and up for RTÉ reporter Teresa Mannion, from viral weather reports to Dancing with the Stars. Donal O'Donoghue meets her.

RTÉ Guide • 11 Oct 17

Meet the women who Strip and Dip for Charity

Cancer survivor Dee Featherstone started a blog during her time in hospital to discuss her experience with the disease. In 2014, the blogger took things a step further...

Living • 20 Jun 17

Communicating cancer to children

For a parent who receives a serious diagnosis, one of the most difficult conversations they can have is with their children.

Living • 13 Jun 17

It is very important to regularly check for changes in moles.

How do you know if your moles are dangerous?

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland and can appear in different forms, sizes and colour. Dr. Naomi Mackle outlines the warning signs to look out for when checking moles regularly.

Living • 01 May 17

Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in Ireland.

The Fight Against Bowel Cancer

Over 2,500 people will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this year in Ireland. It's the 3rd most common cancer here but if caught early, 19 out of 20 patients can be cured.

Living • 10 Apr 17

Enda Kenny & Teresa Mannion Unite Against Cancer

Over the course of Daffodil Day, 150 people will receive a cancer diagnosis in Ireland. Over 40,000 people will hear the words 'you have cancer' by the end of 2017. The Irish Cancer Society are urging the public to get behind Daffodil Day and stand united

Living • 24 Mar 17

Hugh Jackman urges people to get skin and moles checked regularly

Hugh Jackman advice for Skin Cancer prevention

Skin cancer is one the most common cancer in Ireland. And news of Hugh Jackman's 6th battle with the disease shows the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms, with the actor praising early detection by his doctors.

Cancer • 15 Feb 17

Brain Tumour: The Signs and Symptoms

We spoke with Dr. Brendan O'Shea to discuss what symptoms people should be wary of.

brain tumour • 02 Mar 17

Socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson died at the age of 45 and had previously spoken about her Brain Tumour diagnosis

Tributes to Tara Palmer-Tomkinson for raising Cancer awareness

Brain Tumour Research has reported that brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer. The recent passing of Tara Palmer-Tomkinson has now shone a new light on this condition she herself had suffered from.

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson • 09 Feb 17

On the Blog with... Breast Friends Ireland

Each week on RTÉ LifeStyle we meet bloggers who are entertaining, informing and getting lots of attention for being pretty good at what they love to do! This week we're meeting Teresa Costello from Breast Friends Ireland.

Breast Friends Ireland • 24 Feb 20

Roz Purcell launches Paint it Pink Campaign

Former model and foodie fanatic Roz Purcell has recently become an ambassador for Breast Cancer Awareness. The cause hits close to home for Roz whose sister was diagnosed with leukemia this year.

Roz Purcell • 24 Oct 16

RTÉ's Teresa Mannion on Surviving Breast Cancer

Teresa Mannion cannot recall the precise date in February 2013 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, but it has left a lasting legacy, Donal O'Donoghue talks to the RTÉ reporter.

living • 24 Feb 20

RTÉ Guide goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This week the RTÉ Guide has a special edition pink issue in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The RTÉ Guide will donate 20c from every copy sold so get buying!

RTÉ Guide • 04 Jan 17

Chef Rory O'Connell was at the launch of the BBQ to Beat Cancer campaign

Marie Keating launches BBQ to Beat Cancer

The Marie Keating Foundation has launched a new campaign, BBQ to Beat Cancer. It encourages people to become a BBQ Hero by hosting a barbecue to raise funds for the chartity’s cancer programmes.

Living • 27 Jun 16

Louise McSharry: new documentary is no cry-fest

2fm presenter Louise McSharry’s new documentary, F**k Cancer, is due to air tonight (Thursday September 17) on RTÉ 2.

Living • 17 Sep 15

Cancer