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 ... Science • 17 Jul 17
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
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
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 ... News • 23 Aug 16
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 ... Science • 27 Jun 16
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
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
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 ... News • 13 Aug 14
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
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 ... News • 09 Jul 14
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
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 ... News • 29 Aug 13
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
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 ... 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
