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# cancer - Friday 17 May, 2013
The Pogues guitarist Philip Chevron: ‘This time the cancer is lethal’
The position of his cancer means that treatment is seriously ill-advised and would almost certainly “cause a stroke or worse”.
# cancer - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Angelina Jolie: I had double mastectomy to avoid breast cancer
Jolie said she made the decision to have a double mastectomy after learning she had an 87 per cent chance of developing breast cancer – the same disease that claimed her mother’s life in 2007.
# cancer - Monday 13 May, 2013
Thousands pay tribute to teen ‘warrior and inspiration’ Donal Walsh
Donal, who was fighting cancer for the third time, had called on teenagers not to take their own lives.
# cancer - Friday 3 May, 2013
Breast cancer rates in under 50s rise, but fewer than ever are dying – UK
The increase mirrors an overall rise of 18 per cent in those that have been diagnosed with the disease between 1995 and 2010.
# cancer - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Melanoma Awareness Month: 100 people die of melanoma every year in Ireland
Ireland has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world – and the number of diagnoses is rising alongside the mortality rate.
# cancer - Friday 26 April, 2013
Do you know the signs and symptoms of the ‘silent killer’?
A new campaign aims to raise awareness of the ‘silent killer’ ovarian cancer, which can be confused with other less serious conditions.
# cancer - Friday 19 April, 2013
Combination of MRI and mammography could improve breast cancer detection
Mammography is the primary breast imaging method used for screening in Ireland but MRI is more sensitive and improves detection rates.
# cancer - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Stronger breast cancer surveillance will reduce health service costs – report
A report published by HIQA today recommends annual scans for women who have an elevated risk due to familial or genetic factors.
# cancer - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
I’m lucky to be alive, says Villa’s recovering skipper Stiliyan Petrov
Petrov who was diagnosed with leukaemia is now in remission following an intensive chemotherapy programme.
All Blacks star Dan Carter sends support to terminally-ill Kerry teen
Donal Walsh, 16, got a message from one of rugby’s greats this week.
# cancer - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
Plastic chemical may expose foetuses to cancer
Bisphenol A is a common component of plastic bottles and the linings of food cans
Doctor hails Eric Abidal’s recovery as a ‘miracle’, ‘not normal’
Barcelona defender Abidal made his first appearance since a liver transplant on Saturday.
# cancer - Monday 8 April, 2013
MEPs call for removal of asbestos from all public buildings
If passed in parliament, a new report would also see member states required to provide increased protection and training for workers.
# cancer - Thursday 4 April, 2013
Column: I was diagnosed with cancer at just 22 – here’s what all men need to know
Testicular cancer doesn’t select age, lifestyle, or when it’s the most convenient for you to deal with it. Men young and old need to conquer whatever fear or embarrassment they might feel and check for warning signs, writes Aodhán Gregory.
# cancer - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
Author Iain Banks has late stage cancer, says he has less than a year to live
The Scottish novelist said that he did not expect to live beyond a year.
# cancer - Monday 25 March, 2013
Hewlett-Packard launches free cancer screening for all employees
The programme will take place throughout April and will see free male cancer screenings, which follows from breast cancer screening in 2011.
# cancer - Friday 22 March, 2013
Daffodil Day collections down 50 per cent – but you can still help
Can’t make it out in the bad weather to donate money for Daffodil Day? Here are four ways you can donate to the Irish Cancer Society right now.
Column: Battling cancer can be a very lonely time – we’re here to talk people through it
Daffodil Centres offer a free, walk-in service to anyone who needs to know more about cancer – whether they have lifestyle questions or have received a diagnosis. Nurse Fionnuala Keane explains more about this invaluable service.
# cancer - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
10 tips to best help someone diagnosed with cancer
Being too positive can end up making people more miserable and make the situation worse.
Irish patients benefit from breakthrough breast cancer test
Irish patients were first in Europe to access the test that in one year made savings of around €856,440 for HSE.
# cancer - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
New research shows brain tumours can be killed with anti-nausea drug
The drug is currently being used to help patients recovering from the side effects of chemotherapy.
# cancer - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Column: The idea my daughter would see me waste away was the worst aspect of my cancer
The clichés we take for granted like “life’s not a dress rehearsal” take on renewed meaning after you have survived cancer. This second chance is one I won’t be squandering, writes Tom Molloy.
# cancer - Thursday 14 March, 2013
Plan to put Chavez’s body on display ‘may be impossible’
The acting president of Venezuela said preparatory steps to put Hugo Chavez’s body on display should have been taken much earlier.
# cancer - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
# cancer - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
Aslan’s Christy Dignam diagnosed with cancer
The band have asked for support from fans and for privacy for Dignam, his wife, Kathryn and daugher, Kiera.
# cancer - Monday 11 March, 2013
UK trip awaits ‘Tiny Dancer’ as her cancer treatment continues
“I am crossing everything that the monster doesn’t return,” said Lily-Mae’s mother. “If it does we’re in a lot of trouble.”
# cancer - Thursday 7 March, 2013
Daffodil Day looking to get 200 companies on board campaign
‘Our Company Cares’ initiative wants to get workers feeling creative about fundraising fun with colleagues.
Hugo Chavez died of a ‘massive heart attack, mouthed desire to live’
“I don’t want to die. Please don’t let me die,” the late Venezuelan president is quoted as saying according to the head of the presidential guard.
# cancer - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
Sheedy urges fans to learn from his ‘surreal’ cancer battle
Everton academy coach and former Irish international Kevin Sheedy is in good health following his diagnosis with bowel cancer last year.
# cancer - Tuesday 5 March, 2013
Breakthrough in understanding how cancer cells ‘hijack’ and spread
A new research study is investigating how cancer cells spread around the body.
# cancer - Sunday 3 March, 2013
It’s official: If you’re a Cancerian, football stardom is written in the stars
Research [by us] has revealed that the crabby star sign is responsible for some of the world’s best soccer players.
# cancer - Friday 1 March, 2013
Where does Daffodil Day money go to?
Daffodil Day is held by the Irish Cancer Society every year – but where does the money go to? The ICS explain more.
# cancer - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Anastacia cancels European dates after cancer returns
The singer has been diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time.
# cancer - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
BreastCheck screened 4,500 more women in 2011 despite ‘challenging year’
In its12th year of operation, the screening service checked 125,329 women.
Women who smoke ‘at greater risk of HPV infection’
Women with a high level of nicotine metabolite in their urine were at a higher risk of acquiring HPV as well as developing high-grade cervical pre-cancer compared to non-smokers.
# cancer - Monday 18 February, 2013
Chavez uses Twitter to announce his surprise return to Venezuela
Hugo Chavez has spent more than two months in Cuba for cancer surgery and treatment.
# cancer - Saturday 9 February, 2013
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things you need to know this morning…
Invasive cancers to more than double by 2030 – Irish Cancer Registry
The National Cancer Control Programme believe that proper measures can help increase Ireland’s cancer survival rate by 10 per cent.
# cancer - Friday 8 February, 2013
Column: ‘I was in work one day and diagnosed with cancer the next’
Being told you have a tumour can be a devastating shock, but there is no need to face the battle alone, says cancer survivor Sheila Hyde.
Daffodil Day campaign aims to raise €3.4m
The Irish Cancer Society is hoping to expand its Cancer Information Service which helps patients access the information they need to make decisions about treatment.
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