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<p>Elaine O'Callaghan: 'I know I’ll never be ‘in the clear’ — I’ll be having the scans for the rest of my life. Pictures: Alf Harvey</p>

health and wellbeing

My routine eye exam led to a rare cancer diagnosis — I am one of the very lucky ones

A routine eye exam led to Cork woman Elaine O’Callaghan being diagnosed with a rare cancer, ocular melanoma, within days

<p>From left: Lydia Whelan, Simon Harris, Nikki Gallagher, and Robert Troy at the announcement of the government initiative to help hundreds of families on Daffodil Day. Picture: Department of Finance. </p>

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Cancer survivors will no longer need to inform banks of disease after five years in remission

<p>Pamela Deasy: 'Hope is a small word but it means so much. It’s all you have to cling to when you get the news, when undergoing treatment.' Picture Chani Anderson.</p>

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What a Difference a Day Makes: 'There is life after pancreatic cancer — I’m proof of that'

Cancer survivor calls for support for 'lifeline' that helped his family maintain normal life

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Cancer survivor calls for support for 'lifeline' that helped his family maintain normal life

I did a random €50 health check-up and discovered I had triple-negative breast cancer

health and wellbeing

I did a random €50 health check-up and discovered I had triple-negative breast cancer

FILE PHOTO The High Court has seen four cases brought against the State from women sent to give birth in Mother and Baby homes.

court and crime

Family of Tipperary mother who died from cervical cancer settle action over her death

Cancer death rates

AI can pick up heart disease signs in breast cancer screenings

Women with mild calcification were around 30% more likely to suffer serious heart disease compared to those without, the study found

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

'We’re nearly five years on': 11-year-old makes remarkable recovery from brain cancer

'We’re nearly five years on': 11-year-old makes remarkable recovery from brain cancer

Sophia Conway has been treated for brain cancer three times since being diagnosed as a three-year-old. Despite the gruelling treatment, she has made a remarkable recovery

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

'Lots of optimism, hope and promise': String of initiatives aimed at improving cancer care

'Lots of optimism, hope and promise': String of initiatives aimed at improving cancer care

Specialised centres and at-home treatments are some of the ways that will enhance cancer treatments in Ireland in the years to come, writes Breda Graham

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Group of People Holding Ribbon Breast Cancer Concept

Meet the people helping women feel like themselves again after a cancer diagnosis

A network of ancillary carers including medical tattoo specialists, wig experts, and acupuncturists can help women cope with the toll of a devastating diagnosis, writes Jonathan deBurca Butler

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Financial pressure 'became overwhelming' for family after child's cancer diagnosis

Financial pressure 'became overwhelming' for family after child's cancer diagnosis

Irish Cancer Society's Children’s Fund can helped to relieve the financial burden with a grant of €3,000 for families

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Irish Government formation

Green Party deputy leader vows to tackle discrimination after completing cancer treatment

Hazel Chu was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer and had surgery in September

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

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'Shocking' data shows cancer patients face postcode lottery for timely treatment

University Hospital Waterford and Cork University Hospital among six facilities showing regional inequalities in 'shocking' Irish Cancer Society data

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Going the extra mile to help beat childhood cancer

Going the extra mile to help beat childhood cancer

When Aoife Lucey was 10, high-risk leukaemia turned her world upside down. Now, she’s running 10 half-marathons to help children facing cancer today

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Cancer treatment in a modern medical private clinic or hospital with a linear accelerator. Professional doctors team working whi

Ireland's national cancer programme ranked number one of 20 examined worldwide

Programmes analysed included those in France, Austria, Norway, and Switzerland

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

ieExplains: What was said at the HSE's World Cancer Day webinar?

ieExplains: What was said at the HSE's World Cancer Day webinar?

Exercise or physical activity can help reduce cancer risks, and every single move counts, a free HSE webinar marking World Cancer Day has heard.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Cork consultant: 'It’s an incredible moment when you can tell a patient they’re cancer-free'

Cork consultant: 'It’s an incredible moment when you can tell a patient they’re cancer-free'

CUH consultant Dearbhaile Collins discusses the themes of loss, heartbreak, and joy as experienced by patients

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Breast cancer study

AI helping to transform breast cancer care in Ireland

Two landmark studies show that AI used alongside specialist breast radiologists significantly improves cancer detection.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

'I've had cancer six times — and I'm still thriving'

'I've had cancer six times — and I'm still thriving'

Stemming from a rare genetic condition, Brian Tobin has had cancer six times since the age of 19. However, he says people can survive and thrive despite this challenge

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

UCC launches 'transformative' €10m research programme on World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day also sees a new €1m pancreatic research grant from Breakthrough Cancer Research

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

'Cancer doesn't discriminate by age': Warning as cases rise among people under age 49

'Cancer doesn't discriminate by age': Warning as cases rise among people under age 49

The OECD report said: 'Concerningly, cancer diagnoses among younger people, ages 15-49, have increased more widely among women'

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Cork hospital's €20k machine that prevents hair loss during chemo 'not yet operational'

Cork hospital's €20k machine that prevents hair loss during chemo 'not yet operational'

A scalp-cooling machine chills the scalp during chemotherapy to reduce blood flow to hair follicles, helping prevent or minimise hair loss

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Persistent heartburn or swallowing difficulty should be checked for oesophageal cancer, says charity

Persistent heartburn or swallowing difficulty should be checked for oesophageal cancer, says charity

The Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) say that almost 70% of people would not recognise early warning signs of the cancer

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Young female doctor examining a small girl in her office.

Nine cancer symptoms you should never ignore and how telling a doctor early could save your life

Early detection can often save lives — but the disease doesn’t always cause obvious symptoms at first, which is why noticing small changes matters

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Tributes paid to inspirational breast cancer campaigner Ziva Cussen following her death at 24

Tributes paid to inspirational breast cancer campaigner Ziva Cussen following her death at 24

Ziva, who died aged 24 at the weekend, became a tireless advocate for cancer patients after her own experience of diagnosis delays

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Mammogram - Derby City Hospital

Breast cancer: Limerick and Kerry among worst affected counties in survival rate ‘postcode lottery’

Breast cancer survival rates are as much as 14% lower in some counties than others with Limerick, Kerry, and Mayo among the worst areas in the country

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Concept of a healthy female reproductive system.

Does getting HPV increase your cervical cancer risk?

It’s a common virus that infects 80% of the population. Most people clear the infection, but for some women it can increase the risk of cervical cancer

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

'My family are my all': Peadar Ó Riada reflects on life, music, and his recent cancer diagnosis

S 'My family are my all': Peadar Ó Riada reflects on life, music, and his recent cancer diagnosis

Cork musician Peadar Ó Riada talks about his illness, and the big list he still plans on getting through

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Seán Ó Sé obituary: The Cork man who kept singing until the final verse, aged 89

Seán Ó Sé obituary: The Cork man who kept singing until the final verse, aged 89

A school principal and renowned singer, Seán Ó Sé's love of music endured right to the end

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Virtual reality helping patients in chronic pain

Virtual reality helping patients in chronic pain

Headsets aiding cancer patients and children undergoing care in public hospitals in Limerick and Galway

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Stressed caucasian woman is doom scrolling. Girl reading morning news on smartphone in her bedroom.

Google removes some AI summaries after users’ health put at risk

In one case that experts described as 'dangerous' and 'alarming', Google provided bogus information about crucial liver function tests that could leave people with serious liver disease wrongly thinking they were healthy

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Young Scientist: Kerry student wins top prize for 'extraordinary' brain cancer diagnostic tool

Young Scientist: Kerry student wins top prize for 'extraordinary' brain cancer diagnostic tool

Tralee 15-year-old Aoibheann Daly is hailed for her 'extraordinary achievement' which could help doctors improve the treatment of brain cancer

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Almost €80k raised for Cork boy, 6, whose suspected broken nose was actually cancer

Almost €80k raised for Cork boy, 6, whose suspected broken nose was actually cancer

As well as helping other children like Darragh Foley, the money raised will also help towards the care of his older brother

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Health Food for Fitness

20 ways to pack more fibre into your diet

Certain plant foods help feed the bacteria in our gut microbiome, so it’s vital to get our daily fill. Their benefits go beyond simply keeping us regular

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Cork cancer campaigner Natasha O’Byrne dies aged 26

Cork cancer campaigner Natasha O’Byrne dies aged 26

The mother-of-two from Blackpool died on December 23 surrounded by her family and in the 'tender and exceptional care' of the staff at Cork University Hospital

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Stigma is still an issue for State's biggest cancer killer

Stigma is still an issue for State's biggest cancer killer

More than 2,500 people in Ireland will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year with a five-year net survival rate of only 25%

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Derby City Hospital

Covid delays ‘had no lasting impact’ on cancer survival rates, new NCRI report finds

New NCRI analysis shows cancer outcomes stayed stable despite 2020’s sharp drop in diagnoses, with no rise in late-stage disease detected

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Travellers suffer in healthcare settings 'due to racism and discrimination'

Travellers suffer in healthcare settings 'due to racism and discrimination'

The new study was led by UCD in collaboration with Pavee Point and the HSE’s national cancer control programme

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

dermatologist Inspecting patient skin moles at clinic

S Terry Prone: My moles proved a bit of a snooze fest for the surgeon

'Being told that two moles that just might be cancerous were boring to the man excising them was oddly dispiriting'

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

‘Light of my life’: Influencer Niamh Cullen pays tribute as husband Jamie Gill dies

‘Light of my life’: Influencer Niamh Cullen pays tribute as husband Jamie Gill dies

Niamh Cullen said she is 'broken' after her husband’s death, a year after he became ill during their post-wedding trip

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Chronic delays to health scans: 'This is growing all the time, it’s inside me and it’s growing'

Unpublished NTPF data highlights long waiting time for scans which could reveal diagnoses of serious illnesses such as cancer or heart disease

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Patient lying inside a medical scanner in hospital

More than 46,000 people waiting longer than 18 months for vital scans

A growing population, more over-75s, and higher rates of cancer and heart disease in younger people is putting pressure on the health system

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

We are so close to eliminating cervical cancer in Ireland

We are so close to eliminating cervical cancer in Ireland

Vaccinations, screening and vigilance have brought us to the cusp of eliminating cervical cancer — it's an incredible achievement, writes Sarah Fitzgibbon

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

HPV vaccine

Ireland on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, HSE report shows

Ireland’s first progress report shows strong momentum toward eliminating cervical cancer, but stresses the need to tackle misinformation and boost HPV vaccination

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Pancreatic cancer: Jaundice was the sign I had ‘silent killer’

Pancreatic cancer: Jaundice was the sign I had ‘silent killer’

Stuart O’Neill, a father of two, was ‘lucky’ at 43 when the yellowing of his eyes alerted him to pancreatic cancer, a disease that rarely has symptoms

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Prostate cancer survivor backs campaign for sanitary bins in men’s toilets

Prostate cancer survivor backs campaign for sanitary bins in men’s toilets

Mr Connolly shared his story as part of Dispose With Dignity, a new awareness campaign

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Cancer treatment stopped in 16 of 24 days last month by hospital's aging radiotherapy machines, Dáil told

Cancer treatment stopped in 16 of 24 days last month by hospital's aging radiotherapy machines, Dáil told

People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett, who recently got the all-clear following treatment for throat cancer, said some radiotherapy machines were as much as seven years beyond their replacement time

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

'People should not have to battle like this': Husband settles lengthy fight over wife's cervical cancer death

'People should not have to battle like this': Husband settles lengthy fight over wife's cervical cancer death

The court heard the woman's son could not cope after she died and he took his own life on a Mother’s Day

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Doctor using stethoscope examining lungs of senior woman patient

Gareth O'Callaghan: My wife’s cancer battle opened my eyes to another disease in Ireland: hate

Gareth O'Callaghan reflects on his wife’s cancer diagnosis — and the compassion, courage, and hypocrisy it revealed in Irish life

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Richard Boyd Barrett to return to politics after successful throat cancer treatment

Richard Boyd Barrett to return to politics after successful throat cancer treatment

Richard Boyd Barrett said his treatment 'has been successful and has eliminated the cancer'

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025