'Significant' number of cervical cases not in audit It has emerged that more women may have been affected by the CervicalCheck controversy. Health • 01 May 18
Misdiagnosed cancer patient critical of Minister Alison McCormack whose breast cancer was misdiagnosed in St. James's Hospital in 2010 has criticised both the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health. Investigations Unit • 08 May 18
Harris puts medical team in charge of Cervical Check The Minister for Health Simon Harris has announced two further actions in response to concerns over the Cervical Screening programme. Health • 27 Apr 18
Court approves mentally ill woman's cancer surgery A High Court judge has granted permission for a mastectomy to be carried out on a mentally ill woman because she lacks capacity to consent … News • 20 Apr 18
3,000 cancers diagnosed in hospital EDs each year A study for the Irish Cancer Society has found that around 3,000 cancers are diagnosed each year in hospital emergency departments. Health • 29 Mar 18
Prime Time -Under the Microscope, Graham Dwyer court case An RTÉ Investigates report into cancer misdiagnosis at a major Dublin hospital and Graham Dwyer's court claim that his fundamental human rights were breached by … Prime Time • 23 Feb 18
Claire Byrne Live - PTSB, The Pope's Visit, Bertie Ahern, Cancer Presenter Claire Byrne is joined by guests and a live studio audience for discussion, analysis and whatever has the country talking. Claire Byrne Features • 20 Feb 18
Ultra-processed food could increase cancer risk - study Ultra-processed foods such as fizzy drinks, packaged bread and cake, cereal and processed meats could increase the risk of cancer, according to a new study. Health • 15 Feb 18
Galway project finds new breast cancer treatment method A Galway-based research team has discovered a new method of delivering treatments to parts of the body affected by the spread of breast cancer. Connacht • 07 Feb 18
Missed chances to deal with cancer diagnoses issue An external review of how the HSE managed the serious incident of 13 probable missed cancers at Wexford General Hospital has found that there were … Health • 24 Jan 18
Cancer blood test study detects different tumours A new blood test for cancer has shown promise toward detecting eight different kinds of tumours before they have spread elsewhere in the body, offering … Health • 19 Jan 18
National registry finds more people surviving cancer A report from the National Cancer Registry has found that there are almost 170,000 people in Ireland who have survived after getting a diagnosis of … Cancer • 07 Nov 17
Study finds aspirin may protect against some cancers Taking aspirin may have a protective effect against a number of cancers, a new study suggests. News • 31 Oct 17
New cancer strategy promises more advances in detection An updated national cancer strategy promising to improve detection levels, treatment and survival rates has been published by Minister for Health Simon Harris. Health • 05 Jul 17
Olive oil may prevent cancer developing in the brain A compound found in olive oil may help to prevent cancer developing in the brain, according to a scientific study. Science • 02 Jun 17
Study claims two thirds of cancers are unavoidable Nearly two thirds of the genetic mutations that lead to cancer are caused by unavoidable random errors occurring in DNA when cells divide and replicate … Science • 23 Mar 17
Study: Colon cancer rates rise in younger US adults Rates of colon and rectal cancer are rising sharply among young and middle-aged adults in the United States but doctors have yet to pinpoint why, … News • 28 Feb 17
Significant decline in childhood cancer mortality A new report from the National Cancer Registry shows that childhood cancer mortality has declined over the past 50 years. News • 28 Feb 17
Warning over false cancer claims The Irish Cancer Society's head of research has warned that cancer patients, their families and their friends are vulnerable to myths and alternative therapies for … News • 15 Feb 17
Burnt toast 'could' increase cancer risk Roasting and frying starchy foods could increase the risk of cancer, according to the British Food Standards Agency. News • 23 Jan 17
MRIs beat biopsies for prostate cancer diagnosis Suspected prostate cancer sufferers should undergo an initial MRI scan to improve detection of aggressive forms of the disease and reduce the number of men … Health • 20 Jan 17
Drugmakers in Davos shift focus to chronic disease Global drugmakers have said they would invest $50m over three years to fight cancer and other non-communicable diseases in poor countries. Business • 18 Jan 17
New cancer campaign 'deliberately provocative' The Irish Cancer Society has described a new hard-hitting campaign as "deliberately provocative" and said that it has to be in order to drive home … News • 04 Jan 17
Trial treatment delays breast cancer development A large scale international clinical trial of a new treatment for a form of advanced breast cancer has found the medicine can halt the growth … News • 13 Dec 16
Belfast scientists in prostate cancer breakthrough Scientists from Belfast have made a major breakthrough in the treatment of prostate cancer. News • 31 Oct 16
