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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 themselves. Science • 23 Mar 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 themselves. 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, researchers have said. News • 28 Feb 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, researchers have said. 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
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 cancer that can do more harm than good. News • 15 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 cancer that can do more harm than good. 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
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 undergoing unnecessary biopsies, a study has found. Health • 20 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 undergoing unnecessary biopsies, a study has found. 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
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 the message that getting cancer is hard-hitting and impactful. News • 04 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 the message that getting cancer is hard-hitting and impactful. 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 of the illness for more than two years. News • 13 Dec 16
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
Belfast scientists in prostate cancer breakthrough Scientists from Belfast have made a major breakthrough in the treatment of prostate cancer. News • 31 Oct 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
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
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 said. News • 03 May 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 said. 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 and Shower to Shower said company documents show using the products could cause the disease. News • 25 Feb 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 and Shower to Shower said company documents show using the products could cause the disease. 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 terminally ill patients. News • 16 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 terminally ill patients. 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
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
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
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
