# Cancer

This week

4th June 2023 - 9th June 2023

# Cancer

2021 was second year in a row with fewer cancer diagnoses due to Covid, report finds

1 in 12 expected cancers were not detected over the first 2 years of the pandemic, an estimated 4,320 cases.

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Wed 6:30 AM

Last week

28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023

# bloom 2023

'Everyone has been touched by it': Importance of early cancer detection highlighted at Bloom

The festival gets underway in Dublin’s Phoenix Park tomorrow.

13.9k

May 31st 2023, 10:50 PM

Last month

May 2023

# Esther Rantzen

Broadcaster Esther Rantzen reveals her lung cancer has progressed to stage four

Rantzen said her ‘diagnosis of stage four lung cancer made me realise how very lucky I’ve been in my life.’

23.8k

May 26th 2023, 10:14 AM

# psycho-oncology

HSE to launch psychological supports for young people with cancer

Each year almost 400 people in Ireland under the age of 24 are diagnosed with cancer.

3.4k

May 17th 2023, 11:32 AM

Voices

Celine Garvey: 'I told her I had cancer - she later said she decided not to cry at that moment'

From symptoms to diagnosis and now coping with cancer treatment, the Kildare theatre manager describes her experiences.

25.5k

May 16th 2023, 9:00 PM

This year

2023

# basal cell carcinoma

Skin lesion removed from Joe Biden’s chest was cancerous, doctor says

White House doctor Kevin O’Connor that no further treatment was required.

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Updated

Mar 3rd 2023, 9:33 PM

# Diagnosis

Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny diagnosed with cancer but expected to make full recovery

Kenny served six years as Taoiseach.

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Feb 27th 2023, 3:39 PM

# Waiting Lists

Fears over colon cancer waiting lists as doctors face 'race against time' to diagnose patients

The Irish Cancer Society has warned that almost over a third of patients are not receiving the procedure within the necessary timeframe.

16.3k

Feb 7th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Cancer

People in Ireland's most deprived areas have higher risk of dying from cancer, report finds

The study also found differences in the types of cancers diagnosed in the most and least deprived areas.

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Feb 1st 2023, 1:55 PM

# 221+

Woman who claims her cervical cancer test was misread sues State over refusal to grant supports

She applied to the National Screening Service to be included in a scheme known as the 221+ group care package.

15.4k

Jan 18th 2023, 5:09 PM

# Michael Flatley

Michael Flatley undergoes surgery after being diagnosed with aggressive form of cancer

It has not been confirmed what type of cancer Flatley has been diagnosed with.

43.2k

Jan 11th 2023, 11:10 PM

Last year

2022

# Cost of Living

'They're facing grave choices': Survey shows cancer patients cutting back on heating over costs

The Irish Cancer Society said it’s “the reality of having cancer in Ireland today”.

9.5k

Dec 15th 2022, 6:15 AM

# CervicalCheck

Taoiseach apologises to Stephen Teap in wake of CervicalCheck settlement

Micheál Martin said there was “no defence” for what happened with the CervicalCheck controversy.

13.2k

Dec 9th 2022, 7:41 AM

# child palliative care

'Our child deserves to die at home': Family of boy with cancer told palliative care not available in their area

Tipperary TD Michael Lowry read out a letter in the Dáil from parents of a boy with terminal cancer.

38.2k

Dec 1st 2022, 5:52 PM

# National Cancer Registry

Number of people living after invasive cancer diagnosis exceeds 200,000 for the first time

It’s equivalent to 1 in 24 of the population and equates to a 50% increase in the number of cancer survivors when compared to a decade ago.

12.6k

Nov 29th 2022, 9:44 AM

# tributes

Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has died

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said she was “a woman of extraordinary courage and integrity”.

Vicky died in the early hours of this morning in Limerick, surrounded by her family

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said she was "a woman of extraordinary courage and integrity"

President Michael D Higgins said the campaigner "made an enormous contribution to Irish society"

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Nov 14th 2022, 10:35 AM

# Health

Cancer patients in deprived communities 'being left behind' due to inequality of care

These individuals often face hidden costs and less GP access, the report found

6.7k

Nov 8th 2022, 7:39 AM

# Disease

Former Celtic and Scotland striker Frank McGarvey diagnosed with cancer

Sons Scott and Sean posted messages on their Twitter accounts confirming the news.

3.7k

Oct 8th 2022, 11:45 AM

# chemo

Actor and activist Jane Fonda confirms she has cancer

The 84-year-old Oscar winner vowed to fight the “very treatable” illness.

40.1k

Sep 3rd 2022, 8:25 AM

# hidden costs

Families hit out at 'added stress' of hospital parking while children undergo cancer treatment

One parent told the report: ‘I feel guilty worrying about money because I’m so happy my children are well.’

20.2k

Aug 31st 2022, 4:06 PM

# Courts

Garda awaits sentence for coercive control of his terminally ill former girlfriend

The victim told the court that he stole her cancer medication and she feared he would murder her.

46.3k

Jul 25th 2022, 7:32 PM

# new initiative

Aldi to include bowel cancer symptoms on its toilet rolls from the autumn

Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer found in Ireland.

35.8k

Jul 4th 2022, 6:45 AM

# cancer care

Cancer patients advised not to ignore weight loss during treatment

A survey has shown that many people are not clear on the importance of nutritional care during cancer care.

25.7k

May 30th 2022, 7:00 AM

# EPA

170,000 homes across Ireland thought to be at risk from Radon gas, EPA says

The gas is linked to around 350 new cases of lung cancer in Ireland every year.

23.6k

May 26th 2022, 6:00 AM

# reasearch

Greater access to clinical trials for teens and young adults as cancer incidence rises in Ireland

Around 180-190 people between 16 and 25 years are diagnosed with cancer in Ireland every year.

16.3k

May 19th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Paul Arthurs

Oasis guitarist Bonehead says he has tonsil cancer

Paul Arthurs has said that he’s been told it’s treatable.

22.7k

Apr 27th 2022, 9:22 AM

# illness

Ex-Rangers and Scotland goalkeeper Andy Goram receiving treatment for cancer

The Gers have sent their best wishes to the 58-year-old former player.

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Apr 22nd 2022, 8:36 PM

# CervicalCheck

Population coverage of cervical cancer screening has been dipping since 2017

The report notes that since CervicalCheck began in 2008, it has reduced the incidence of cervical cancer by 2.8% per year.

10.2k

Apr 13th 2022, 3:40 PM

Voices

Cliodhna Russell: 'I didn’t know what was ahead. I didn’t know how aggressive the cancer was'

One year ago today, the newsreader and reporter was starting into cancer treatment just two weeks after becoming a mother for the first time.

64.2k

Feb 13th 2022, 8:30 AM

# breastcheck

'Essential' that Government supports BreastCheck after appointments delayed by up to a year

The service said it will be more in line with England during this time, which screens women every three years.

9.7k

Feb 6th 2022, 6:30 AM

# RIP

US comedian Louie Anderson has died aged 68

He appeared in films including Coming To America and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

41.7k

Jan 21st 2022, 10:53 PM

# gcmaf

HPRA warning over online purchases of bogus cancer 'miracle cure'

Users of private social media groups based in Ireland have also been sharing tips on how to bring the drug into the country.

Health product watchdogs are investigating the use of a so-called "miracle cure" for cancer, writes Garreth MacNamee.

Quantities of the drug are suspected to have been brought into the country recently.

It is primarily being brought into the jurisdiction from North America, it is understood.

20.4k

Jan 10th 2022, 12:05 AM

All time

# Cancer

Progress on cancer survival at risk due to Covid-19 disruption, Irish Cancer Society warns

The National Cancer Registry Ireland 2021 report was published today.

7.3k

Dec 2nd 2021, 6:30 AM

# vicky phelan

Vicky Phelan says she has stopped chemo with aim to 'spend Christmas with my kids'

Phelan said she is now receiving medication to treat her “symptoms”.

76.9k

Nov 12th 2021, 8:15 PM

# Cancer Diagnosis

Tiger King’s Joe Exotic says he has ‘aggressive cancer’

Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, is currently being held in a Texas prison

26.8k

Nov 4th 2021, 4:46 PM

# Cancer

Vicky Phelan returns to Ireland for palliative care after new tumours end US treatment

The mother-of-two said she hopes chemotherapy will keep her alive ‘until Christmas at least’.

152k

Oct 3rd 2021, 4:29 PM

# eileen rushe

Cervical cancer campaigner Eileen Rushe dies aged 35

The 35-year-old mother was diagnosed with cervical cancer in December 2018.

43.6k

Sep 28th 2021, 4:20 PM

# RIP

Tributes paid to Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding as 'shining star' dies aged 39

The singer had breast cancer.

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Updated

Sep 5th 2021, 5:40 PM

# Cancer

Health minister hopeful of Budget boost for Irish cancer services

Stephen Donnelly said he expected the health service to see an increase in the number of patients presenting with cancer in the coming months.

7.8k

Sep 4th 2021, 2:16 PM

# RIP

'A true original both in comedy and life': Tributes as comedy star Sean Lock dies aged 58

The TV star and comedian died from cancer at home surrounded by his family.

100k

Updated

Aug 18th 2021, 1:14 PM