cancer

A new precision radiotherapy technique has proven highly effective in addressing swallowing issues for head and neck cancer patients, according to newly published results from a clinical trial. The results…

The Irish Cancer Society hosted its first Colour Dash 5k run since 2019 on Saturday. It saw thousands of participants take on a 5k loop of Dublin’s Phoenix park whilst…

A Lucan-based cancer patient who has battled with a rare form of the disease for 12 years says he is grateful for the improved health services in Ireland that are…

Although suffering from a terminal disease, she led with such conviction and authority that by the time her death was announced on Monday morning, she was forever in our affections…

Liz Ferris This is the third and final piece for this series of articles on cancer and I can honestly say they are the hardest lines I’ve ever written. Each…

Friends and family have been mourning the loss 35-year-old mum of three Lyndsey McKeown, writes Rachel Cunningham. As recently as February of this year, Lyndsey had been told that she…

Liz Ferris Why am I writing this piece as a cancer survivor? Am I any the wiser about an illness that took my sister, still might take me, took my…

BY Liz Ferris Insurance companies claims department have highlighted the fact that a large portion of people who get cancer have no cover against the illness. Irish Life point out…

BY Liz Ferris Getting a cancer diagnosis is a life-changing experience. I should know, it happened to me. No matter who you are or where you are you will always…

Devoted Brother and sister, Nick and Isabelle O’Keeffe, are set to climb four peaks in 48 hours to raise money in memory of their brother, Phil O’Keeffe.  Phil passed away…