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 cancer within a year. News • 27 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 cancer within a year. 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 centres around Ireland will remain open in perpetuity. News • 19 Apr 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 centres around Ireland will remain open in perpetuity. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 overall. News • 10 Jul 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 overall. 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
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
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
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
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 cancer. News • 11 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 cancer. 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 Registry. News • 06 May 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 Registry. News • 06 May 14
Scientist predicts cancer deaths will end Deaths from cancer will become a thing of the past within three to four decades. News • 30 Apr 14
Scientist predicts cancer deaths will end Deaths from cancer will become a thing of the past within three to four decades. News • 30 Apr 14
Novartis in deals with GSK and Eli Lilly Novartis is transforming its business by exchanging certain assets with GlaxoSmithKline and divesting its animal health business to Eli Lilly. Business • 22 Apr 14
Novartis in deals with GSK and Eli Lilly Novartis is transforming its business by exchanging certain assets with GlaxoSmithKline and divesting its animal health business to Eli Lilly. Business • 22 Apr 14
UN says cancer cases 'set to rise by half by 2030' New cases of cancer will rise by half by 2030, reaching 21.6m per year compared to 14m in 2012, according to a global analysis of the disease by the UN. News • 04 Feb 14
UN says cancer cases 'set to rise by half by 2030' New cases of cancer will rise by half by 2030, reaching 21.6m per year compared to 14m in 2012, according to a global analysis of the disease by the UN. News • 04 Feb 14
Cancer audit to help doctors make prognosis The first ten-year audit of cancer outcomes means patients can be told what their survival chances are according to the research. News • 05 Dec 13
Cancer audit to help doctors make prognosis The first ten-year audit of cancer outcomes means patients can be told what their survival chances are according to the research. News • 05 Dec 13
Neanderthal viruses found in modern human DNA Ancient viruses inherited from Neanderthals have been found in modern human DNA. News • 19 Nov 13
Neanderthal viruses found in modern human DNA Ancient viruses inherited from Neanderthals have been found in modern human DNA. News • 19 Nov 13
Cancer survival rates improving, report shows The risk of developing cancer is increasing by around 1% a year but the risk of dying of cancer is falling by about the same amount, according to the annual report of the National Cancer Registry Ireland. News • 15 Aug 13
Cancer survival rates improving, report shows The risk of developing cancer is increasing by around 1% a year but the risk of dying of cancer is falling by about the same amount, according to the annual report of the National Cancer Registry Ireland. News • 15 Aug 13
Omega-3 may increase prostate cancer risk New research suggests that omega-3, the health supplement taken by millions of people, may increase the risk of prostate cancer. News • 11 Jul 13
Omega-3 may increase prostate cancer risk New research suggests that omega-3, the health supplement taken by millions of people, may increase the risk of prostate cancer. News • 11 Jul 13
Crown critical of cancer drug policy Independent Senator and oncologist John Crown has said it is a great scandal that some private health insurers have decided not to provide an approved cancer drug to their patients. News • 20 Jun 13
Crown critical of cancer drug policy Independent Senator and oncologist John Crown has said it is a great scandal that some private health insurers have decided not to provide an approved cancer drug to their patients. News • 20 Jun 13
Medical card holders face GP cancer care costs Medical card patients who have undergone breast cancer treatment in hospital may have to pay the cost of their GP cancer care follow-up. News • 18 Jun 13
Medical card holders face GP cancer care costs Medical card patients who have undergone breast cancer treatment in hospital may have to pay the cost of their GP cancer care follow-up. News • 18 Jun 13
