Men in cancer care regain zest for life, thanks to Liam Mc Trial

Anita Cahill and Stephanie Corkery of Cork University Hospital say that The Liam Mc Trial will give male cancer patients a new lease on life. They talk to Helen O’Callaghan

The team at Cork University Hospital are ensuring that men with cancer get to talk through the side effects fully as communication has a key role to play in boosting their appetite for life. Picture: iStock 

A research trial set to begin shortly at CUH aims to give men, who are undergoing cancer treatment, a voice and the tools to live a fulfilling life.

The Liam Mc Trial (Linking In with Advice and supports for Men with Metastatic Cancer) is a first in Ireland and will see selected participants engage in a 12-week programme that aims to meet their health and wellbeing needs on a holistic basis beyond standard treatment.