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The funding will enhance research programmes supported by the Lambe Institute

€4m donated to university for breast cancer research

The University of Galway is receiving €4 million in funding from the National Breast Cancer Research Institute to improve research and diagnostics as well as more clinical trials for breast cancer patients.

Health • 15 May

The study of ribociclib was described as a 'very important and practice-changing clinical trial'

Breast cancer drug shown to reduce recurrence risk

Even when the disease is caught early, breast cancer recurrence is relatively commonplace - and for survivors, the prospect can be daunting.

Health • 02 Jun 23

Sharon Greaves and her husband Sean Greaves - Mrs Greaves booked a private mammogram which resulted in the discovery of a tumour

'Lucky to be alive' after breast cancer diagnosis

A Dublin woman says she's lucky to be alive after being diagnosed with breast cancer during the pandemic.

Ireland • 21 Feb 22

Researchers set out to examine which breast cancer patients are likely to go on to develop advanced breast cancer

Younger women at 'higher risk' of breast cancer spread

Women diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age appear to have a higher risk of their breast cancer spreading to other parts of the body, according to a new study.

Health • 03 Nov 21

The new drug called THZ-1 is capable of halting the growth of triple negative breast cancer

Research raises hopes for new breast cancer treatment

A treatment for one of the more hard to treat types of breast cancer could be a step closer thanks to the discovery by Irish based researchers of a potential new therapy.

Science • 17 Jul 17

Women in certain parts of the country will face cuts to post-surgery and replacement prosthesis under new policy

Changes over breast cancer after care postponed

A new funding policy which could have affected some breast cancer patients has been put back to August, according to the HSE.

Health • 02 Jul 17

APT-246 drug has the potential to save lives

Potential treatment for aggressive breast cancer

Irish scientists may have found a way of treating one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer.

News • 01 Nov 16

Research was published in the British Journal of Cancer

HRT treatment 'increases' breast cancer risk

A new study has found that women on certain hormone replacement therapies, are 2.7 times more likely to develop breast cancer, than those who are not.

News • 23 Aug 16

The new drug would use a combination of an existing HER2+ treatment and a new compound

Trial of advanced breast cancer treatment begins

A clinical trial of a new combination of two drugs which it's hoped can treat advanced breast cancer that has not responded to currently available treatment has begun here.

Science • 27 Jun 16

Pfizer has raised its full-year profit and revenue forecast for the second time in as many months

Pfizer profit beats forecast as vaccine sales rise

Pfizer has reported a much better-than-expected quarterly profit, mainly helped by demand for its pneumonia vaccine and breast cancer drug, Ibrance.

Business • 27 Oct 15

Roche has in recent years boasted one of the most productive research pipelines in the industry

Double blow for Roche as studies fail

Roche is to discontinue a late-stage study of an experimental Alzheimer's drug after it failed to prove effective.

Business • 19 Dec 14

The research found that aspirin may reduce death from breast cancer

Aspirin may help halt spread of breast cancer

An Irish-funded study has found that women who have been prescribed aspirin regularly, before being diagnosed with breast cancer, are less likely to have cancer that spreads, than women not on prescription aspirin.

News • 13 Aug 14

The researchers say the laboratory results are not conclusive and that definitive trials are needed

Anaesthesia type may affect cancer recurrence

The type of anaesthesia used during breast cancer surgery could affect the risk of cancer recurrence, according to new research from University College Dublin.

News • 10 Jul 14

BreastCheck currently invites women aged 50-64 for free screening every two years

Call to expand breast cancer screening programme

The Irish Cancer Society has called for the extension of breast cancer screening to women aged 65-69 to be included in the HSE's national service plan for 2015.

News • 09 Jul 14

Swiss-based drugmaker is looking to bolster its offering of breast cancer drugs with deal to buy Seragon

Roche to pay $725m in cash to buy Seragon

Roche has said it will pay $725m in cash to buy Seragon Pharmaceuticals, a privately-held biotech company that researches breast cancer treatments,

Business • 02 Jul 14

The centre aims to develop ways of better predicting the best treatment for breast cancer patients

New cancer research collaboration announced

Details of a new cancer research collaboration, said to be the first of its kind in the world, have been announced by the Irish Cancer Society.

News • 29 Aug 13

Angelina Jolie said she hopes her story will inspire other women fighting cancer

Jolie has double mastectomy to reduce cancer risk

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has announced that she had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer.

News • 14 May 13

Warnings that high carbohydrate diet may be a potential factor in breast cancer

High carbohydrate diet linked to breast cancer

European study suggests that older women who eat a lot of starchy and sweet carbohydrates may be at increased risk of a deadlier form of breast cancer.

News • 27 Jul 12

INMO in free breast check initiative for members

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has launched a new initiative offering a free breast assessment for members of its Income Protection Scheme.

News • 26 Jun 12

€13m specialised unit for Limerick hospital

A major new unit costing €13m is to be built at the Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick.

News • 21 May 12

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