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Cancer
fromIndependent
3 days ago

'I survived breast cancer but I lost three siblings to the disease'

A mammogram in 2015 detected breast cancer in Síle Nic Suibhne, whose family history included her sister's previous diagnosis, prompting her participation in BreastCheck screening.
Public health
fromIndependent
6 months ago

'I had to make sure I was able to afford not to have a job' - how the costs of cancer care add up

Cancer diagnosis imposes substantial monthly costs and income losses, with common extra expenses including medications, GP visits, and treatment abroad.
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

Delays in cancer tests and treatment causing 'avoidable deaths', damning report claims

“With every week that passes, the risk increases the cancer will grow or worse will spread to other parts of the body,” stated Dr. Michael McCarthy.
Public health
Fundraising
fromIndependent
10 months ago

Irish Cancer Society 'shocked' as fundraiser's 'Daffman' jailed for sex abuse of young boys

James Gilleran, a former scout leader, was convicted of sexual abuse after a man reported incidents from 40 years ago, shocking the Irish Cancer Society.
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