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
Irish men more likely to die from cancer - report A report from the Irish Cancer Society has found that Irish men are more at risk of getting and dying of cancer than women. News • 11 Jun 13
Irish men more likely to die from cancer - report A report from the Irish Cancer Society has found that Irish men are more at risk of getting and dying of cancer than women. News • 11 Jun 13
Study links processed food and 'early death' Diets laden with pies, sausages and ready meals can lead to an early death, a major European study has shown. News • 07 Mar 13
Study links processed food and 'early death' Diets laden with pies, sausages and ready meals can lead to an early death, a major European study has shown. News • 07 Mar 13
Roche posts modest profit gain for 2012 Swiss drug maker Roche Holding posted a 2.4% increase in its full year profits as demand grew for its cancer medicines and diagnostic tests used by clinical laboratories. Business • 30 Jan 13
Roche posts modest profit gain for 2012 Swiss drug maker Roche Holding posted a 2.4% increase in its full year profits as demand grew for its cancer medicines and diagnostic tests used by clinical laboratories. Business • 30 Jan 13
Research shows higher cancer rates in poor areas The Irish Cancer Society has said the incidence of the disease in disadvantaged communities is worryingly high. News • 21 Jan 13
Research shows higher cancer rates in poor areas The Irish Cancer Society has said the incidence of the disease in disadvantaged communities is worryingly high. News • 21 Jan 13
Cancer patients 'struggling' with living costs The Irish Cancer Society has said cancer patients are struggling to cover the living costs associated with their disease. News • 17 Dec 12
Cancer patients 'struggling' with living costs The Irish Cancer Society has said cancer patients are struggling to cover the living costs associated with their disease. News • 17 Dec 12
Women who quit smoking before 30 reduce risks A survey has found that women smokers can earn themselves ten years of extra life by quitting before middle age. News • 27 Oct 12
Women who quit smoking before 30 reduce risks A survey has found that women smokers can earn themselves ten years of extra life by quitting before middle age. News • 27 Oct 12
Queen's claims breakthrough in cancer treatment Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast have said they have made a breakthrough that could lead to a more effective way to treat throat and cervical cancer. News • 08 Aug 12
Queen's claims breakthrough in cancer treatment Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast have said they have made a breakthrough that could lead to a more effective way to treat throat and cervical cancer. News • 08 Aug 12
Claim that tobacco industry targets women & girls The Irish Cancer Society has claimed that the tobacco industry is aggressively targeting women and girls in the hope of recruiting more smokers. News • 05 Jul 12
Claim that tobacco industry targets women & girls The Irish Cancer Society has claimed that the tobacco industry is aggressively targeting women and girls in the hope of recruiting more smokers. News • 05 Jul 12
Senator calls for ban on tobacco products by 2025 Senator John Crown has said the manufacturing and sale of tobacco products should be banned by 2025. News • 27 Jun 12
Senator calls for ban on tobacco products by 2025 Senator John Crown has said the manufacturing and sale of tobacco products should be banned by 2025. News • 27 Jun 12
WHO research links diesel fumes to cancer Researchers with the World Health Organisation have said exhaust fumes from diesel engines cause cancer. News • 13 Jun 12
WHO research links diesel fumes to cancer Researchers with the World Health Organisation have said exhaust fumes from diesel engines cause cancer. News • 13 Jun 12
Survey shows poor awareness of cancer risks A survey of adults suggests that there is poor awareness of cancer risk factors in Ireland. News • 28 May 12
Survey shows poor awareness of cancer risks A survey of adults suggests that there is poor awareness of cancer risk factors in Ireland. News • 28 May 12
Cost of skin cancer drug to be covered The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that the cost of a drug used to treat patients with skin cancer will be covered for patients. News • 02 May 12
Cost of skin cancer drug to be covered The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that the cost of a drug used to treat patients with skin cancer will be covered for patients. News • 02 May 12
Senator John Crown alleges cancer drug crisis Independent Senator John Crown has told the Seanad there is a crisis in the availability of cancer treatment drug Ipilimumab, which is used to treat melanoma. News • 18 Apr 12
Senator John Crown alleges cancer drug crisis Independent Senator John Crown has told the Seanad there is a crisis in the availability of cancer treatment drug Ipilimumab, which is used to treat melanoma. News • 18 Apr 12
<p>Heart stress tests raise cancer risks</p> Heart patients often get repeated diagnostic imaging tests that expose them to dangerously high doses of radiation, US researchers said. World • 15 Nov 10
<p>Heart stress tests raise cancer risks</p> Heart patients often get repeated diagnostic imaging tests that expose them to dangerously high doses of radiation, US researchers said. World • 15 Nov 10
