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One group in the study of almost 900 patients was given structured exercise sessions, including walking (Stock image)

Exercise may reduce risk of cancer returning, study shows

An international cancer study has found that exercise can have huge benefits for cancer patients and can even reduce the risk of the disease returning.

Health • 03 Jun

A new "Cancer Care at Work" framework is to launched

Cancer care at work initiative launched for employers

A new "Cancer Care at Work" framework has been announced to enable employers and businesses to create a policy and support system for employees who receive a cancer diagnosis or are supporting a loved one undergoing treatment.

Business • 29 Apr

James Doyle and his sister Kate Doyle pictured with Professor Owen Smith who treated James in the trial when he was a child

'Phenomenal' - five-year study improves child cancer care

A five-year project using genetics, genomics and data to improve cancer diagnostics and treatment for children could "change what we consider to be a 'cure' for cancer," according to a paediatric consultant.

Health • 23 Apr

Experts have developed a new saliva test which analyses genetic variants in a man's DNA (Stock image)

At-home saliva test could detect prostate cancer - study

A new at-home saliva test for prostate cancer may be better than current testing methods, a new study has suggested.

Health • 10 Apr

Gerard Ryan, board member of SymPhysis Medical; Michelle Tierney, co-founder & chief scientific officer and Tim Jones, co-founder & CEO of SymPhysis Medical

SymPhysis Medical targets €40m in revenue

Galway MedTech company SymPhysis Medical has today announced a significantly strengthened senior team and plans for rapid growth as it prepares for its device's US launch.

Business • 10 Mar

GSK has stepped up its efforts in cancer treatment in recent years

GSK to buy US biotech firm IDRx for up to $1.15 billion

British drugmaker GSK said today that it would pay up to $1.15 billion to buy Boston-based biopharmaceutical firm IDRx, which is developing a treatment for a rare type of tumour.

Business • 13 Jan

Seamus Cotter was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in 2016

Lung cancer survivor says new research plan 'phenomenal'

Seamus Cotter from Galway is 54 and was diagnosed with lung cancer, eight years ago.

Health • 30 Oct 24

Researchers suggest the proteins they discovered could be targets for cancer prevention

Blood proteins 'warn of cancer 7 years before diagnosis'

Researchers have discovered proteins in the blood that could warn people of cancer more than seven years before it is diagnosed.

Health • 15 May 24

Dr Michelle Tierney, Chief Scientific Officer of SymPhysis Medical, David Breen, Consultant Respiratory Physician Lead Clinician for Lung Cancer Services Galway University Hospital and Tim Jones, CEO of the company

SymPhysis Medical raises €1.5m in funding round

Galway MedTech company SymPhysis Medical said today it has raised €1.5m in a seed-plus funding round.

Business • 21 Dec 23

A significant number of mortgage protection providers have signed up to the code

Code helps cancer survivors seeking mortgage protection

A new code of practice aimed at making it easier for cancer survivors to get mortgage protection comes into effect from today.

Business • 06 Dec 23

Breast cancer made up the largest proportion of cases in those aged under 50

Cancer cases in younger people rising globally - study

Factors such as obesity and alcohol consumption are contributing to a worrying rise in global cancer cases among younger people, a study suggests.

Health • 06 Sep 23

The research found women who had worked as a hairdresser appeared to have a three-fold higher risk of ovarian cancer

Some jobs may increase risk of ovarian cancer - study

Hairdressers, beauticians and accountants could be at a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer, a new study suggests.

World • 11 Jul 23

This law currently affects around 60 women each year, according to the Irish Cancer Society (Stock image)

Calls for new maternity leave law for cancer patients

The Irish Cancer Society is calling on the Government to change current legislation that prevents women from deferring their maternity leave while they are being treated and recovering from cancer.

Health • 22 Jun 23

Overall, the test correctly revealed cancer 66% of the time (Stock image)

Blood test to detect 50 types of cancer shows promise

A blood test that can detect more than 50 different types of cancer has shown promise in a trial involving thousands of NHS patients, scientists have said.

Health • 02 Jun 23

CS Venkatakrishnan, the CEO of Barclays, says he will continue to manage the bank despite his illness

Barclays chief executive diagnosed with cancer

Banking giant Barclays has revealed its chief executive CS Venkatakrishnan is undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Business • 28 Nov 22

St James's Hospital is one of the centres chosen for the new units

Three new cancer units for adolescents and young adults

The HSE has published a plan to improve the care and treatment for adolescents and young adults with cancer which includes three new specialist units at St James's Hospital in Dublin, University Hospital Galway and Cork University Hospital.

Ireland • 19 May 22

A pilot study by researchers at the University of East Anglia revealed how urine biomarkers could show the amount of significant cancer in a prostate.

Prostate cancer urine test identify men at lower risk

A prostate cancer urine test can identify men at intermediate risk who can safely avoid immediate treatment, a study has suggested. Scientists say these men could instead benefit from active surveillance.

News Lens • 03 Nov 21

Test is aimed at people at higher risk of the disease, including patients aged 50 years or older (stock image)

Test to detect some cancers 'accurate enough' to use

A simple blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer before any clinical signs or symptoms of the disease is accurate enough to be rolled out as a multi-cancer screening test, according to scientists.

Health • 25 Jun 21

Anne Callinan said she kept going until she got a diagnosis

Cancer society urges people not to ignore symptoms

People who are concerned about cancer symptoms are being encouraged to go to their doctors as soon as possible.

Health • 04 Feb 21

The HSE said the impact of Covid-19 on services had been significant

Around 2,000 cases of cancer 'lost' in 2020 - NCCP

The HSE has said that there could potentially be around 2,000 cases of missed cancer as a result of the impact of Covid-19 on other clinical services.

Health • 26 Nov 20

Covid-19 restrictions caused hundreds of scheduled checks to be postponed

Trust in screening services has been 'fractured'

The Chief Executive of the National Screening Service has said she believes trust has been "fractured" between the public and screening services in the last couple of years.

Health • 12 Nov 20

The Irish Cancer Society has urged women to take up their screening appointment given the risk cervical cancer poses

99,000 CervicalCheck screenings delayed by Covid-19

The national cervical screening programme CervicalCheck has said it expects that all women who were due to have a screening test this year will have been invited by March 2021.

Health • 14 Oct 20

Breast check screening service has yet to resume and is expected to later this month or next month

Cervical cancer screening backlog 'cleared by spring'

The Chief Clinical Officer with the Health Service Executive has said the backlog of cancer screening tests by will be cleared by spring of next year.

Health • 01 Sep 20

A Covid casualty? Cancer treatment at St James's

At St James's Hospital, the number of patients treated in oncology fell significantly from last year, as it responded to the Covid-19 pandemic. But medics have warned there could be severe consequences for patients who delay presenting.

Investigations Unit • 22 Jul 20

There are difficulties in re-purposing BreastCheck mobile units for the Covid-19 environment

BreastCheck screening likely to be every three years

BreastCheck screening will not resume until September and will see an initial 80,000 paused appointments seen first, according to the Chief Clinical Officer at the Health Service Executive, Dr Colm Henry.

Health • 06 Jul 20