Emma Mhic Mhathúna says cancer has spread to her brain Terminally ill woman Emma Mhic Mhathúna has said her cancer has spread to her brain. Ireland • 05 Jul 18
Emma Mhic Mhathúna says cancer has spread to her brain Terminally ill woman Emma Mhic Mhathúna has said her cancer has spread to her brain. Ireland • 05 Jul 18
Rise in number of women affected in smear test scandal The Health Service Executive has confirmed that the number of women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy has increased from 209 to 221. Health • 05 Jul 18
Rise in number of women affected in smear test scandal The Health Service Executive has confirmed that the number of women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy has increased from 209 to 221. Health • 05 Jul 18
Measures agreed on alcohol cancer warnings Measures to warn drinkers about the link between cancer and alcohol on bottles have been agreed by the Oireachtas Health Committee. Politics • 20 Jun 18
Measures agreed on alcohol cancer warnings Measures to warn drinkers about the link between cancer and alcohol on bottles have been agreed by the Oireachtas Health Committee. Politics • 20 Jun 18
208 people contacted over CervicalCheck controversy The HSE said it has now contacted 208 of the first group of 209 women or families affected by the CervicalCheck controversy. Health • 09 Jun 18
208 people contacted over CervicalCheck controversy The HSE said it has now contacted 208 of the first group of 209 women or families affected by the CervicalCheck controversy. Health • 09 Jun 18
Woman's immune cells used to 'eliminate' breast cancer A woman appears to have been cured of advanced drug-resistant breast cancer after doctors harnessed her own immune system to fight the disease. Health • 05 Jun 18
Woman's immune cells used to 'eliminate' breast cancer A woman appears to have been cured of advanced drug-resistant breast cancer after doctors harnessed her own immune system to fight the disease. Health • 05 Jun 18
Test shows more breast cancer patients can skip chemo The majority of women with a common form of breast cancer may be able to skip chemotherapy after surgery, based on their score on a genetic test, researchers said today. Health • 03 Jun 18
Test shows more breast cancer patients can skip chemo The majority of women with a common form of breast cancer may be able to skip chemotherapy after surgery, based on their score on a genetic test, researchers said today. Health • 03 Jun 18
State Claims Agency handling 20 CervicalCheck cases The number of cases being handled by the State Claims Agency relating to the CervicalCheck cancer screening programme has risen to 20. CervicalCheck • 31 May 18
State Claims Agency handling 20 CervicalCheck cases The number of cases being handled by the State Claims Agency relating to the CervicalCheck cancer screening programme has risen to 20. CervicalCheck • 31 May 18
SCA aims to resolve legal action over smear test delays Two more legal actions involving women suing over alleged delays relating to CervicalCheck smears have come before the High Court. Health • 17 May 18
SCA aims to resolve legal action over smear test delays Two more legal actions involving women suing over alleged delays relating to CervicalCheck smears have come before the High Court. Health • 17 May 18
Public confidence in CervicalCheck 'sadly undermined' The interim Director General of the Health Service Executive has said individuals will be held to account for failings in the CervicalCheck programme if there is a requirement to do so. Health • 17 May 18
Public confidence in CervicalCheck 'sadly undermined' The interim Director General of the Health Service Executive has said individuals will be held to account for failings in the CervicalCheck programme if there is a requirement to do so. Health • 17 May 18
President and wife meet Emma Mhic Mhathúna in Kerry President Michael D Higgins has met Emma Mhic Mhathúna, one of the women at the centre of the cervical cancer controversy. Health • 16 May 18
President and wife meet Emma Mhic Mhathúna in Kerry President Michael D Higgins has met Emma Mhic Mhathúna, one of the women at the centre of the cervical cancer controversy. Health • 16 May 18
Vicky Phelan calls for accountability not 'revenge' Vicky Phelan has told politicians that she does not want to die in vain and wants to ensure there are sanctions for people who make medical mistakes. Health • 16 May 18
Vicky Phelan calls for accountability not 'revenge' Vicky Phelan has told politicians that she does not want to die in vain and wants to ensure there are sanctions for people who make medical mistakes. Health • 16 May 18
Govt to help women with expenses over CervicalCheck The Government has announced a package of measures - including medical cards, travel expenses and counselling - to help the women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy. CervicalCheck • 12 May 18
Govt to help women with expenses over CervicalCheck The Government has announced a package of measures - including medical cards, travel expenses and counselling - to help the women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy. CervicalCheck • 12 May 18
Full interview: Emma Mhic Mhathúna Emma Mhic Mhathúna was told in 2013 that her smear test was clear, but it wasn't. She has now been told she is dying of cancer. She spoke to Morning Ireland's Audrey Carville this morning. Health • 10 May 18
Full interview: Emma Mhic Mhathúna Emma Mhic Mhathúna was told in 2013 that her smear test was clear, but it wasn't. She has now been told she is dying of cancer. She spoke to Morning Ireland's Audrey Carville this morning. Health • 10 May 18
I'm dying when I don't need to, says mother-of-five A mother-of-five who has been given a terminal diagnosis of cancer has said telling her young family of her diagnosis was the hardest thing she has ever had to do. Health • 10 May 18
I'm dying when I don't need to, says mother-of-five A mother-of-five who has been given a terminal diagnosis of cancer has said telling her young family of her diagnosis was the hardest thing she has ever had to do. Health • 10 May 18
Health service faces its darkest hours Fergal Bowers looks back at the week in which the health service has faced perhaps its biggest crisis with the cervical cancer controversy. Analysis and Comment • 05 May 18
Health service faces its darkest hours Fergal Bowers looks back at the week in which the health service has faced perhaps its biggest crisis with the cervical cancer controversy. Analysis and Comment • 05 May 18
'No question' of CervicalCheck withholding diagnoses The Director General of the Health Service Executive has said there was no question of anyone in the CervicalCheck programme seeking to withhold information about cancer diagnoses. Health • 01 May 18
'No question' of CervicalCheck withholding diagnoses The Director General of the Health Service Executive has said there was no question of anyone in the CervicalCheck programme seeking to withhold information about cancer diagnoses. Health • 01 May 18
'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
'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
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
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 to the surgery. News • 20 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 to the surgery. 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
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 the retention of the mobile phone data used to prosecute him. Prime Time • 23 Feb 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 the retention of the mobile phone data used to prosecute him. 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
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
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
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
