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<p> Stuart O'Neill, who has been treated for pancreatic cancer with a Whipple surgery and chemotherapy. Photogaph Moya Nolan</p>

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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

<p>Gerry Connolly, 69, supports the Dispose With Dignity campaign (Andres Poveda Photography/PA)</p>

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

<p>The Dáil heard that 40% of radiotherapy machines would need to be replaced within the next five years. File photo: Gerard McCarthy</p>

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cork woman 'hugely grateful' to have survived pancreatic cancer as she prepares to graduate from UCC

Cork woman 'hugely grateful' to have survived pancreatic cancer as she prepares to graduate from UCC

Pamela Deasy, 53, from Union Hall in West Cork, wants people to know pancreatic cancer is not the death sentence it once was

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Gaelic Writers Association Awards 2025

Cork football great Larry Tompkins opens up on rare cancer diagnosis and recovery

Cork football great Larry Tompkins reflects on his 18-month battle with a rare lung cancer and the fight to stay positive

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

A vaccine vial in a hand with glove

US research says mRNA vaccine against covid may help patients with some cancer live longer

People with some types of cancer lived longer if they received an mRNA vaccine against covid-19 than if they had not, a “really exciting” American research project has suggested.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

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

Service gaps force HSE to delay radiation therapy for 880 cancer patients beyond approved time

Antiquated machines and shortages of radiation therapists mean these cancer patients did not start radiation therapy within the recommended 15 days

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Patient receiving chemotherapy at the hospital

Cancer patient's surgery 'was cancelled due to overcrowding'

Irish Cancer Society to tell Oireachtas health committee about delays and failures in treatment

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

British adults want blood tests which screen for cancer, study finds

'Holy grail' blood test for more than 50 cancers delivers 'exciting' results

The Galleri test, which can be given annually, looks for the 'fingerprint' of dozens of deadly cancers

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at 37 — here are the signs I noticed

I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at 37 — here are the signs I noticed

'I could not feel any lumps at all, and I think that’s quite important to note, because I had no symptoms, really except for that tenderness'

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Budget 2026 leaves questions over national cancer strategy funding, say campaigners

Budget 2026 leaves questions over national cancer strategy funding, say campaigners

Despite new funding for mental health and older people’s care, critics say Budget 2026 lacks clarity on cancer strategy spending

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

‘Irish men must take action' in wake of worrying report about poor health and premature death

‘Irish men must take action' in wake of worrying report about poor health and premature death

National Centre for Men’s Health director also calls on men to look out for each other, saying that men are inclined to listen to their workmates and other peers

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

'We know our own bodies': Leona Macken urges audit of CervicalCheck after cancer diagnosis

'We know our own bodies': Leona Macken urges audit of CervicalCheck after cancer diagnosis

After two misdiagnosed smear tests, Cork woman Leona Macken is battling stage 4 cancer and calling for urgent reform

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

African American doctor talking to patient in office

Study reveals potential new sign of urological cancer

Urological cancers include those of the bladder and kidneys and in men the prostate, testicles and penis

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Microscipic view of pancreatic cancer cells.

Mouth bacteria may increase pancreatic cancer risk threefold, experts say

A new study led by NYU Langone Health, an academic medical centre and hospital in New York, looked at the hundreds of bacteria and fungi that reside in people’s mouths

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

World Childhood cancer Day. Girl patient listening to a doctor in medical office.

Cancer charity offers parents grants and advice

Childhood Cancer Ireland was set up by parents of children with cancer

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Two Cork athletes to run 350km across seven cities in aid of Irish Cancer Society

Two Cork athletes to run 350km across seven cities in aid of Irish Cancer Society

Runners Liam Dineen and Alan Minihane will run 50km a day for seven days across seven cities, raising funds for cancer research

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Dyson Award for young graduate's invention which could help thousands of Irish patients

Dyson Award for young graduate's invention which could help thousands of Irish patients

Zoe O’Sullivan invention offers a convenient and comfortable home treatment for patients with lymphoedema, a serious condition affecting around 20,000 people who have been treated for cancer

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Exhibition to reveal how virtual reality can save the lives of cancer patients

Exhibition to reveal how virtual reality can save the lives of cancer patients

The exhibition is free to attend at Stephen’s Green shopping centre in Dublin. Email registration is required for the virtual reality event

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Tipperary teen Jack McGonigle gives back to Barretstown after sister’s leukaemia battle

Tipperary teen Jack McGonigle gives back to Barretstown after sister’s leukaemia battle

The McGonigle family say Barretstown ‘held them together’ during their daughter’s leukaemia treatment, and now they’re giving back

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

BreastCheck missing targets is a worrying step backwards

BreastCheck missing targets is a worrying step backwards

If a woman is referred to a diagnostic clinic, she should be scanned that day. Every week matters, and yet we are asking women to wait half a year while the disease potentially advances, writes Fianna Fáil senator Teresa Costello

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Women suffer more extreme distress than men when diagnosed with cancer

Women suffer more extreme distress than men when diagnosed with cancer

Up to 46% of women deal with extreme distress at diagnosis compared to 18% of men

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Children Using E-cigarettes or Vapes

Children who vape 'three times more likely to become smokers'

New worldwide analysis shows ‘striking’ link between young people's use of e-cigarettes and vapes, and cigarette-smoking later in life

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Doctor's hand using pen writing on patient medical record file. The surgeon is explaining the results of knee surgery on a senio

Overdiagnosis is a danger to our patients and the health system

Over-screening and over-testing fuel patient anxiety and divert resources from those who need it most, writes GP Mike Thompson

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

How I'm giving myself the best possible chance to catch cancer early

How I'm giving myself the best possible chance to catch cancer early

Corkwoman Fiona Ryan decided to undergo testing for a faulty BRCA gene after her late sister — who was being treated for breast cancer — was found to be a carrier

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Former avid sunbed user who had skin cancer twice urges people to use fake tan and sunscreen

Former avid sunbed user who had skin cancer twice urges people to use fake tan and sunscreen

Gill Costelloe said: 'I wear SPF every day now, even when it’s cloudy. There are some great fake tans available now too'

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Female Doctor Examining Patients Birthmarks

The benefits of early detection when it comes to different cancers

Screening programmes are vital, but there is also much that each of us can do in terms of self-checking when it comes to spotting the early signs of disease

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

Cancer services

New AI tool could speed up skin cancer diagnoses in remote parts of world

Tess Watt said it is intended to enable early detection of skin conditions anywhere in the world, and without the need for direct access to dermatologists

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

'Toothless' code fails to help cancer survivors who face discrimination by insurers

'Toothless' code fails to help cancer survivors who face discrimination by insurers

Laura Magan, who is six years free of cancer, has said that bringing forward legislation against discriminatory practices without involving the cancer community is 'unjust'

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

New technique hailed as ‘powerful double weapon’ against chemo hair loss

New technique hailed as ‘powerful double weapon’ against chemo hair loss

The method combines scalp cooling with a lotion comprising the same antioxidants found in the likes of red grapes

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Irish Examiner view: The best ancient advice in the world

We are in the early days of trading and commerce on the internet and there are many lessons which still have to be learned

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

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Three out of five breast cancer patients in Republic face financial and mental stress

Ninety per cent of patients in the North and 86% in the Republic suffering mental stress

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Government advisers to recommend whether to ban sunbeds within six months

Government advisers to recommend whether to ban sunbeds within six months

Although already banned for those under the age of 18, concerns have been raised over the of use of sunbeds in Ireland by children and adults

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Temporary oncology unit at UHK is 'wholly inadequate' for the number of patients, charity warns

Temporary oncology unit at UHK is 'wholly inadequate' for the number of patients, charity warns

The cancer unit is a satellite unit of Cork University Hospital

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

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We banned smoking. So why can't we get warning labels on alcohol?

Alcohol Action Ireland chief says the powerful drink industry lobby has frustrated plans to put health warnings on its products

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Public urged to take safety measures as temperatures set to rise to 30C

Public urged to take safety measures as temperatures set to rise to 30C

People encouraged to use sunscreen and swim at lifeguarded beaches

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Cancer patient

'€50 for petrol, €22 for parking': Extra hospital costs 'add insult to injury' for cancer patients

Aside from the sometimes surreal experience of a life-threatening diagnosis like cancer, I genuinely wonder how families with children cope with out-of-pocket expenses. I’m a grown-up, with no kids, and increasingly find myself struggling, writes David Wilkins

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

medical technician taking mammogram exam to female patient. Mature woman undergoing breast screening or mammography

Women waiting six months for scan to diagnosis breast cancer, says senator

Senator Teresa Costello said: 'I presented and I got a mammogram, a biopsy and an ultrasound that day, but fast forward to now and I’m speaking to girls who are waiting and waiting.'

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Institute of Public Health calls for ban on sunbeds

Institute of Public Health calls for ban on sunbeds

Under-18s are already banned from using tanning salons but new data shows 5.2% of Irish 10- to 17-year-olds have used sunbeds

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Patient ‘postcode lottery’ to access vital cancer care

Patient ‘postcode lottery’ to access vital cancer care

Many regional hospital units are simply too small for the number of patients needing treatment, Irish Cancer Society says

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Delays in cancer treatment are 'causing avoidable deaths', Irish Cancer Society warns

Delays in cancer treatment are 'causing avoidable deaths', Irish Cancer Society warns

It also warned of major disparity in wait times for different regions across the country

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Every three minutes in Ireland someone is told they have cancer, says Irish Cancer Society

Every three minutes in Ireland someone is told they have cancer, says Irish Cancer Society

The society also called for free sunscreen dispensers in public spaces

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

File Photo The Health Service Executive has said it is working to establish how many patients may need to have their medical tes

HSE confirms €2.3m investment to improve cancer services in the south west

The funding will support eight new projects and create jobs for nurses, doctors and oncology support staff

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

'The white ribbon means we lung cancer survivors are finally seen'

'The white ribbon means we lung cancer survivors are finally seen'

White ribbon campaign to raise awareness and funds for research

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

CC Leona Macken

Cork woman with stage 4 cervical cancer urges women to continue screening and get vaccinated

Despite her own misdiagnosis, Leona Macken says regular screening and HPV vaccines remain vital for women’s health

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

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Cancer experts warn of coffee enemas and juice diets amid rise in misinformation

Oncologists say patients rejecting proven treatments are dying needlessly because of increase in online ‘cures’

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

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Exercise slashes risk of death in patients with colon cancer – study

Physical activity could also prevent the disease from coming back, as well as lifting mood, reducing fatigue and boosting strength, according to researchers

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025