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Beauty in solarium.
ieExplains: Why sunbeds are under scrutiny — and could face a total ban
As the Government considers restricting commercial sunbeds, health experts are pushing for a full ban as a Category 1 carcinogen

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Coalition of doctors and cancer patients calls for blanket ban on sunbeds
Coalition of doctors and cancer patients calls for blanket ban on sunbeds
The Coalition Against Sunbeds said sunbed use significantly increases the risk of melanoma, rising by 75% among those who use them before the age of 35

Wed, 27 May, 2026

A male patient consults with a doctor about prostate cancer or some other disease.
Prostate cancer screening can lead to men facing unnecessary treatment, study finds
PSA test detects benign cancers which can result in men having radiotherapy, surgery or hormone therapy, putting them at risk of complications such as incontinence and impotence

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Working Life: With more clinical trials, Ireland's cancer patients can get tomorrow's treatments today
Working Life: With more clinical trials, Ireland's cancer patients can get tomorrow's treatments today
Angela Clayton-Lea, CEO of Cancer Trials Ireland

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Skin cancer: 'We don’t recommend that anybody of any age uses sunbeds for any reason'
Skin cancer: 'We don’t recommend that anybody of any age uses sunbeds for any reason'
Speakers at a free HSE webinar next week will discuss skin cancers and 'proven health risks of sunbed use'

Thu, 14 May, 2026

ROSE OSBORNE
Cancer patient speaks out as her son's killer seeks to have his life sentence reconsidered
Rose Osborne's son Glen was murdered six years ago, and as she fights cancer, his killer is seeking to have his life sentence reconsidered

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Seriously ill in Gaza: ‘I wondered whether the cancer or a missile would kill me first’
Seriously ill in Gaza: ‘I wondered whether the cancer or a missile would kill me first’
Fatima is one of around 11,000 cancer patients in Gaza. War and blockades have robbed her of specialist care and even the very basics such as pain relief, all while suffering the indignity of living in a cramped makeshift tent. This is her story

Mon, 04 May, 2026

'Four years after cervical cancer surgeries, they found a different cancer on my adrenal gland'
S 'Four years after cervical cancer surgeries, they found a different cancer on my adrenal gland'
Violinist Aoife Ní Bhriain tells Helen O’Callaghan how, following 10 years of adverse life events, including two different cancers, she finally decided enough was enough: she was getting on with life — without fear

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Man and woman in love enjoying red wine and clinking glasses on romantic evening at home
Drinkers warned to cut down alcohol intake amid ‘liver disease crisis’ 
New data shows some 780 people die every day from cirrhosis or liver cancer in Europe

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Cancer treatment in a modern medical private clinic or hospital with a linear accelerator. Professional doctors team working whi
'Cancer patients face radiotherapy delays due to equipment breaking down'
UCC's chair of radiation oncology and Irish Cancer Society director of advocacy will address Oireachtas health committee today

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Young beauty woman checking her skin at mirror in the morning
Life Hack: How to self-check for signs of skin cancer
Don't think those grey clouds are protecting you. Denise O'Donoghue shares advice on what you need to know about sun cancer risks in Ireland

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

DES REDMOND
When I was diagnosed with testicular cancer at 30 it was taboo to talk about genitals
Des Redmond was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1981, when it was taboo to talk about genitals

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

'After my cancer treatment, the Springboard+ course came at just the right time for me,' says Aideen 
'After my cancer treatment, the Springboard+ course came at just the right time for me,' says Aideen 
Boost your employability with free and funded Springboard+ courses, all over Ireland; interviews with HEA lead and course participant 

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Bowel cancer screening to be extended to people aged 50 to 54, minister says
Bowel cancer screening to be extended to people aged 50 to 54, minister says
On average, around 2,750 new bowel cancer cases are diagnosed in Ireland each year with around 1,000 bowel cancer-related deaths recorded

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

'Teddy was a great guy': Cork woman to make final charity climb for late husband
'Teddy was a great guy': Cork woman to make final charity climb for late husband
Noreen Daly and supporters are making a final climb of Slievenamon in Co Tipperary in memory of her late husband Teddy Daly

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

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

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Cancer survivors will no longer need to inform banks of disease after five years in remission
Cancer survivors will no longer need to inform banks of disease after five years in remission
The Irish Cancer Society has welcomed the government initiative, saying it means survivors can now access mortgage protection insurance on an equal basis

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

What a Difference a Day Makes: 'There is life after pancreatic cancer — I’m proof of that'
S What a Difference a Day Makes: 'There is life after pancreatic cancer — I’m proof of that'
Pancreatic cancer survivor Pamela Deasy tells Helen O’Callaghan about the moment she received her shattering diagnosis — how hope was all she had to cling to, how determination got her through. And the West Cork woman talks about how doing the Camino this year represents just one way in which she is now embracing life and all it has to offer

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Cancer survivor calls for support for 'lifeline' that helped his family maintain normal life 
Cancer survivor calls for support for 'lifeline' that helped his family maintain normal life 
Ahead of Daffodil Day, one survivor who benefited from the Irish Cancer Society transport scheme is appealing for public support 

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

I did a random €50 health check-up and discovered I had triple-negative breast cancer
I did a random €50 health check-up and discovered I had triple-negative breast cancer
Anne O’Carroll decided to have a scan because it was good value. Had she delayed it, the triple-negative breast cancer could have spread to other organs

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

FILE PHOTO The High Court has seen four cases brought against the State from women sent to give birth in Mother and Baby homes.
Family of Tipperary mother who died from cervical cancer settle action over her death
The hospital said its investigation had shown that aspects of the care did not reach the standards that should have been expected

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

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

Doctor and female patient sitting at the desk and talking in clinic near window. Medicine and health care concept. Green is ma
'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

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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

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