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Friday 23 October 2020
The urge to stop Covid-19 created its own genre of misinformation during the pandemic.
One in eight breast cancer patients have a particular form that is difficult to treat.
However, new data reveals high success rates in curative approaches to oesophageal cancer treatment. Lollipop Day takes place this week.
Shauntelle Tynan raised over €600,000 earlier this year to fund her journey to Texas Children’s Hospital.
There are drugs that could help him, but cancer patient Brian Slattery needs to fund the €140,000 treatment himself.
Over €69,000 has been raised for Shan Tynan’s treatment today alone.
Strict new coronavirus measures have come into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
The Professor leading the trial treatment spoke to TheJournal.ie on what will be involved in the eight-month trial.
Some 95% of people with cancer there will never access treatment such as chemotherapy, radiology or oncology.
Early palliative care for advanced cancer patients is better for the patient and produces serious savings.
It comes after glowing praise for a Dublin GP’s book about “starving” the disease of animal proteins.
Major depression is much more common among cancer sufferers – but trial shows a possible way forward.
The body charged with assessing the cost effectiveness of drugs for the HSE said two cancer treatments are too costly.
Everyone’s talking about the Leaving Certificate results, Ireland winning a gold medal in Moscow and Europe’s recession coming to an end.
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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.
UPMC Beacon Hospital is the only hospital in Ireland to provide the treatment.
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.
Researchers say that a new type of gene therapy could be used to target cancer cells while leaving healthy tissue unharmed.
However, finding the finance for that fund won’t be easy, the NCCP’s director warns.
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.
The Venezuelan president said he expects to return home within the coming days with “good news” after undergoing tests in Cuba.
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.
AS THE COUNTRY enters Level 5 restrictions for the next six weeks, we’ll all be finding different ways to occupy our time or take a break from work.
In April and May, many people put their trainers on and went for long walks, jogs or runs. Others took a dip in the sea.
With restrictions now in place, we want to know: Do you plan to exercise more over the next six weeks?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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