Concern over future of two cancer drugs The HSE has said it is assessing the cost of providing two cancer drugs that doctors say provide effective treatment against the disease. News • 01 Jun 16
Step closer to personalised care for breast cancer The latest breast cancer research could lead to more personalised care for patients and help further understanding of the causes of the disease, scientists have … News • 03 May 16
Johnson & Johnson knew of cancer risk, says lawyer A lawyer for the family of a woman whose death from ovarian cancer was linked to her use of Johnson & Johnson talc-based Baby Powder … News • 25 Feb 16
'Extraordinary' results in cancer treatment test A potentially revolutionary therapy that trains the immune system to attack cancer has shown what scientists have described as extraordinary results in early trials involving … News • 16 Feb 16
10-minute saliva test can diagnose cancer A ten-minute saliva test for cancer that scientists claim could revolutionise diagnosis has been unveiled. News • 14 Feb 16
Concerns raised over colonoscopy waiting times The Irish Cancer Society has raised serious concerns over the number of people waiting more than three months for a colonoscopy. News • 04 Dec 15
Breast cancer death risk higher in deprived areas Women in the most deprived parts of Ireland are 33% more likely to die from breast cancer, according to the Irish Cancer Society. News • 19 Oct 15
New era hailed in cancer treatment Experts have hailed a "new era" for cancer treatments after achieving "spectacular" results from trials on a new class of drugs. News • 01 Jun 15
US vice president's son dies of brain cancer US President Barack Obama has visited Vice President Joe Biden and his family to offer condolences after the death of Mr Biden's son, Beau. News • 31 May 15
Herpes virus could be used to treat skin cancer Scientists claim that a genetically modified version of the virus that causes cold sores could be made available as a promising new treatment for skin … News • 27 May 15
Future of local medical centres not guaranteed The Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said the centralisation of certain types of medical care means that there can be no guarantees that local … News • 19 Apr 15
Dog cancer detection 98% reliable - study Dogs have been found to have 98% reliability rate in sniffing out prostate cancer in men, according to newly-published research. News • 11 Apr 15
Jolie has ovaries removed in cancer fear Angelina Jolie has undergone preventive surgery to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed, just two years after having a double mastectomy. News • 24 Mar 15
Breast cancer test reduces need for chemotherapy Irish research on a new high-tech test on early-stage breast cancer has found that it has reduced the need for chemotherapy in 58% of patients. News • 20 Mar 15
AbbVie agrees $21 billion Pharmacyclics deal AbbVie is to buy Pharmacyclics for about $21 billion, giving it access to what is expected to be one of the world's top-selling cancer drugs. Business • 05 Mar 15
Roche to buy majority stake in Foundation Roche Holding will acquire a majority stake in molecular and genomic analysis firm Foundation Medicine for up to $1.18 billion, it said today. Business • 12 Jan 15
Most cancer cases due to 'bad luck' Most cases of cancer are the result of sheer bad luck rather than unhealthy lifestyles, diet or even inherited genes, new research suggests. News • 02 Jan 15
New tool could help predict bowel cancer outcome Predicting outcomes for patients with bowel cancer could become easier and more precise following the identification of several new biomarkers by researchers in Limerick. News • 01 Dec 14
Irish boy has potentially lifesaving surgery in US The father of a four-year-old cancer sufferer who has undergone potentially life-saving surgery in the US has said doctors are very happy with his progress … News • 10 Jul 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
JPMorgan's CEO Dimon has throat cancer JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive Jamie Dimon said he has been diagnosed with throat cancer but that the ailment is curable. Business • 02 Jul 14
Test could predict breast cancer risk early A simple blood test could offer many women an early warning of breast cancer, even if they do not inherit genes linked to the disease. News • 27 Jun 14
Sun cream 'does not offer complete protection' High factor sun cream cannot be relied on to protect against the deadliest form of skin cancer, new research has suggested. News • 12 Jun 14
Study links red meat and breast cancer A new study has found that eating a large amount of red meat in early adulthood could be associated with an increased risk of breast … News • 11 Jun 14
Over 19,000 cancer cases diagnosed each year More than 19,000 invasive cancer cases were diagnosed on average each year, in the period 2009-2011, according to the latest report from the National Cancer … News • 06 May 14
