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# cancer-treatment - Thursday 3 October, 2019
Irish research on type of breast cancer may have found new treatment approach
One in eight breast cancer patients have a particular form that is difficult to treat.
# cancer-treatment - Monday 19 February, 2018
Irish oesophageal cancer rates remain among the highest in Europe
However, new data reveals high success rates in curative approaches to oesophageal cancer treatment. Lollipop Day takes place this week.
# cancer-treatment - Monday 28 August, 2017
'We are all safe!': Break in hurricane allows Carlow teenager to get urgent cancer treatment
Shauntelle Tynan raised over €600,000 earlier this year to fund her journey to Texas Children’s Hospital.
# cancer-treatment - Monday 29 May, 2017
'Put a cost on his life': The limited options facing Irish cancer patients when time is running out
There are drugs that could help him, but cancer patient Brian Slattery needs to fund the €140,000 treatment himself.
# cancer-treatment - Tuesday 14 February, 2017
Irish people have donated thousands as a Valentine's gift to a Carlow teen battling cancer
Over €69,000 has been raised for Shan Tynan’s treatment today alone.
# cancer-treatment - Wednesday 28 September, 2016
Irish cancer patient is first to take part in treatment trial
The Professor leading the trial treatment spoke to TheJournal.ie on what will be involved in the eight-month trial.
# cancer-treatment - Friday 25 March, 2016
Irish people donate €90k to cancer patients in Uganda
Some 95% of people with cancer there will never access treatment such as chemotherapy, radiology or oncology.
# cancer-treatment - Monday 8 June, 2015
Major study finds early palliative care for cancer patients costs A LOT less
Early palliative care for advanced cancer patients is better for the patient and produces serious savings.
# cancer-treatment - Monday 22 December, 2014
'A vegan diet won't help cure cancer': Doctors warn against 'bogus' medical claims
It comes after glowing praise for a Dublin GP’s book about “starving” the disease of animal proteins.
# cancer-treatment - Thursday 28 August, 2014
People with cancer need dedicated treatment to tackle depression
Major depression is much more common among cancer sufferers – but trial shows a possible way forward.
# cancer-treatment - Thursday 29 August, 2013
Irish Cancer Society: 'A dialogue on the high price of drugs needs to happen'
The body charged with assessing the cost effectiveness of drugs for the HSE said two cancer treatments are too costly.
# cancer-treatment - Wednesday 14 August, 2013
Here Is What Happened Today: Wednesday
Everyone’s talking about the Leaving Certificate results, Ireland winning a gold medal in Moscow and Europe’s recession coming to an end.
# cancer-treatment - Monday 27 May, 2013
Seriously ill children need to deal with psychological fallout, says Yale study
Want to help seriously ill children? Text WAND to 50300 to donate €2.
# cancer-treatment - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
# cancer-treatment - 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.
# cancer-treatment - Thursday 17 January, 2013
Beacon Hospital wins award for delivering pioneering cancer treatment
UPMC Beacon Hospital is the only hospital in Ireland to provide the treatment.
# cancer-treatment - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Venezuela: Chavez admits cancer relapse and designates his successor
Chavez has not disclosed details of the type of cancer has has but in a significant move he has designated his successor, vice president Nicolas Maduro.
# cancer-treatment - Wednesday 7 March, 2012
New gene therapy could 'stop growth' of breast cancer tumours
Researchers say that a new type of gene therapy could be used to target cancer cells while leaving healthy tissue unharmed.
# cancer-treatment - Friday 24 February, 2012
New national cancer drug fund in pipeline
However, finding the finance for that fund won’t be easy, the NCCP’s director warns.
# cancer-treatment - Monday 16 January, 2012
Fluorescent spray finds tiny signs of oesophageal cancer - UK scientists
A fluorescent dye sprayed onto the food pipe sticks to healthy cells but not cancerous or pre-cancerous ones – which could help detect the early signs of oesophageal cancer.
# cancer-treatment - Monday 17 October, 2011
Chavez returns to Cuba for cancer treatment tests
The Venezuelan president said he expects to return home within the coming days with “good news” after undergoing tests in Cuba.
# cancer-treatment - Tuesday 12 April, 2011
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
In today’s Fix: more bad news from the IMF; Cork toddler cleared of rare cancer by US treatment; and New York police make further grim discoveries in Long Island.
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Poll: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
LAST WEEK, TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar announced further restrictions for a two-week period until Easter Sunday, 12 April.
Everybody in Ireland has been told to stay at home for two weeks, except essential workers travelling to work and other exceptions.
People who do leave their homes for exercise will be required to stay within a 2km radius.
Shielding or cocooning has also be introduced for all of those over 70 years of age and specific categories of people who are extremely vulnerable to Covid-19.
With everyone being asked to stay at home, people may find themselves with a lot more free time on their hands than usual.
So, today we want to know: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
Poll Results:
No, I'm still working and haven't got a minute (3547)
Yes, I plan to take up a new hobby (2012)
No, I'll spend my time staring at the TV (1401)
I'm not sure / no opinion (1101)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Wellness Wednesday: IBS is no joke, but there are simple things you can do to help yourself
By Dr Deirdre G. O'Donovan
Opinion: Boris is England’s King Midas. All he touched turned to gold, but now must be disinfected
By Peter Flanagan - @peterflanagan
Peter Flanagan says Covid-19 has stripped Johnson of his dreams of a clean Brexit legacy.
Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
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