Event: World Cancer Day

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p> Fiona McGuire, Specialist Registrar, Public Health Medicine. Photograph Moya Nolan</p>

health and wellbeing

Working Life: Detecting cancer early improves survival and quality of life

Fiona McGuire, specialist registrar in public health medicine, National Cancer Control Programme

<p> Karen Murray was diagnosed with breast cancer just over 13 years ago. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

comment-analysis

Karen Murray: Hospitals need to provide the care and dignity that cancer patients deserve

<p>Seamus O’Reilly, clinical director of cancer services and oncologist at Cork University Hospital. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

news

Infrastructure gap the ‘single biggest issue’ for Irish cancer patients

news

Pandemic impact expected to set cancer treatment back 'five to 10 years'

news

Shop staffed entirely by cancer survivors to open in Dublin

ourview

HPV vaccine concerns: GPs should not dismiss worries

Update: Campaigners brand call for rise in cigarette prices 'an outrageous attack on the poor'

Smoking is the cause of almost 3,000 cancer deaths in Ireland each year.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

‘Cancer gap must be an election issue’

The Irish Cancer Society wants voters to tell general election candidates to close the ‘cancer gap’ between rich and poor.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Global cancer death toll is on the rise

Cancer’s global death toll is tipped to explode in the next two decades, rising from an estimated 8.2m to 13m deaths per year by 2025, according to a new report.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2014

Cancer cases rising worldwide, WHO warns

The World Health Organisation is warning of a 'tidal wave' of cancer spreading across the globe.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2014

Families detail hardship of chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is one of the hardest things a family can go through, with many afraid the aggressive treatment will not work, a study has revealed.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2014

I wrote the book on surviving cancer

My diary was a solace during treatment, but my ambition to publish and help other sufferers was postponed until now, says Chris Geiger

Wed, 14 Nov, 2012

Cancer cases could rise by 72%

New cases of cancer in Ireland could rocket 72% by 2030, health experts have warned.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2012

Cancer cases in Ireland could soar by 72%, warn experts

New cases of cancer in Ireland could rocket by 72% by 2030, health experts have warned.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2012

Cancer awareness

I JUST wanted to say a massive “thank you” for publishing my Guinness World Record feature, and more importantly helping me create awareness for World Cancer Day, last Friday.

Wed, 09 Feb, 2011