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Pat Fitzpatrick was diagnosed with cancer at Wexford General Hospital in February 2015

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 missed early opportunities in responding to a staff member's concerns over the standards of an individual clinician's work.

Health • 24 Jan 18

Researchers say the results are promising

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 hope of early detection, researchers said.

Health • 19 Jan 18

Breast cancer was the most common form of cancer among women

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.

Cancer • 07 Nov 17

Long-term use of aspirin may reduce the risk of developing many major cancers, according to the new study

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

Last national cancer strategy in 2006 resulted in improved detection and survival rates

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

The research studied the effects of oleic acid

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

Experts say it does not mean people can ignore known risk factors

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 themselves.

Science • 23 Mar 17

The study did not uncover a reason for the changes in cancer rates

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, researchers have said.

News • 28 Feb 17

Report shows a significant reduction in the number of children dying from childhood cancer compared to the 1960s.

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

Robert O'Connor said a controversial advertising campaign had made a big impact

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 cancer that can do more harm than good.

News • 15 Feb 17

A new campaign tells people to opt for a gold colour when frying, roasting, baking, grilling or toasting

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

Researchers found the MRI scan correctly identified 93% of aggressive cancers

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 undergoing unnecessary biopsies, a study has found.

Health • 20 Jan 17

The "Access Accelerated" initiative was announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos by 22 drug companies

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

People do not always avail of cancer screening programmes

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 the message that getting cancer is hard-hitting and impactful.

News • 04 Jan 17

The study found the rate of cancer cell growth was slowed or stopped for just over two years

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 of the illness for more than two years.

News • 13 Dec 16

Hopes discovery will help stop spread of prostate cancer

Belfast scientists in prostate cancer breakthrough

Scientists from Belfast have made a major breakthrough in the treatment of prostate cancer.

News • 31 Oct 16

Oncologists have said the drugs have had remarkable success in treating some cancers

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

Discovering gene mutations is said to be crucial to understanding the causes of cancer

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 said.

News • 03 May 16

Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $72m of damages to the family of Jacqueline Fox who developed ovarian cancer

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 and Shower to Shower said company documents show using the products could cause the disease.

News • 25 Feb 16

In one US study, 94% of terminally ill patients saw their symptoms vanish completely

'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 terminally ill patients.

News • 16 Feb 16

Early results from lung cancer patients suggest it has "near-perfect" accuracy, according to the scientist whose team developed the system

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

The HSE's targets state that no one should wait more than 13 weeks for a colonoscopy

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

Number of trials of the drugs been presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual conference in Chicago

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

Beau Biden pictured in January 2013 is survived by his wife and two daughters

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