Organisation: Irish Cancer Society

Organisation: Irish Cancer Society

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<p>Edna and Aoife Stokes</p>

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Loss and Mother's Day: 'Life goes on but it will never be the same'

While Aoife Stokes was pregnant with her long-awaited first baby, her mum was undergoing treatment for stage 4 ovarian cancer. She is forever grateful that Edna lived long enough to help her through the challenging rite of passage into motherhood

<p>Consultant histopathologist at University Hospital Waterford, Professor Rob Landers, said: “I would say it will take two months at a minimum to get the turnaround times to within an acceptable limit. File picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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Waterford Hospital using retired doctors to help clear cancer test backlog

"Depending on retired people really is no way to be running a health service"

<p>Director of advocacy at the Irish Cancer Society Rachel Morrogh said the charity was concerned about the capacity challenges facing radiotherapy services, which are under 'significant pressure'. File picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire</p>

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Plan needed to avert 'staffing crisis' in cancer services

A 30% shortfall in 'crucial' radiation therapists is causing increasing delays in cancer treatment, union says

Irish Cancer Society slams efforts by Insurance Ireland to delay penalisation of survivors

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Irish Cancer Society slams efforts by Insurance Ireland to delay penalisation of survivors

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health and wellbeing

World Cancer Day: Everything you need to know about Ireland's most common cancers

Thousands on dermatology waiting lists as hospitals fail to refer patients to new service

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Thousands on dermatology waiting lists as hospitals fail to refer patients to new service

HSE investigating 12 major patient safety incidents in EDs over the winter

HSE investigating 12 major patient safety incidents in EDs over the winter

It has also emerged that some 1,610 patients aged over 75 were last week forced to wait longer than 24 hours for a bed or to go home after registering at an emergency department

Wed, 01 Feb, 2023

Cancer patients on lower incomes have 'radically different outcomes' compared to better-off, Dáil told

Cancer patients on lower incomes have 'radically different outcomes' compared to better-off, Dáil told

People dying of cancer because of financial barriers to care, Dáil committee told

Wed, 01 Feb, 2023

NHS Recovery Forum

Monitoring of over-the-counter medicine sales could diagnose ovarian cancer early

The Irish Cancer Society has previously estimated about 400 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Ireland

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

NHS crisis

Alison O'Connor: How sick is our health system that people are afraid to go to hospital?

The latest crisis has done psychological harm to the public and health service staff alike — and hope is in short supply

Fri, 13 Jan, 2023

Pancreatic cancer research

Experts find pancreatic cancer tumours can respond to immunotherapy combination

Fresh hopes have been raised that one of the deadliest forms of cancer may after all be responsive to certain forms of immunotherapy.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2023

Richard Grogan's funeral hears solicitor and TikTok star's loves were family, law, and golf

Richard Grogan's funeral hears solicitor and TikTok star's loves were family, law, and golf

'He fought a tough fight both in the law and in his recent illness': Richard Grogan's wife Mary and son James speak movingly of the much-loved solicitor

Sat, 26 Nov, 2022

'Ireland needs educating about it': Cork man campaigns to prevent bowel cancer deaths

'Ireland needs educating about it': Cork man campaigns to prevent bowel cancer deaths

John Paul Ricken's wife Susan died at the age of 35. Bowel cancer screening is only available to those aged over 60 in Ireland

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

Vicky Phelan saved lives by sharing most intimate details of post-treatment side effects

Vicky Phelan saved lives by sharing most intimate details of post-treatment side effects

Vicky Phelan's forthright account of how radiation for cervical cancer affected her sex life was the impetus that led to two pilot clinics helping women manage and overcome the side effects of cancer treatment

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

'I don't want your apologies... I want action. I want change'

'I don't want your apologies... I want action. I want change'

“I don't want your apologies. I don't want your tributes. I don't want your aide de camp at my funeral. “I don't want your accolades or your broken promises. I want action. I want change. I want accountability.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

Cancer charities describe unequal access to services as 'horrifying'

Cancer charities describe unequal access to services as 'horrifying'

Report shows vulnerable, low-income groups lack access to screening, hospitals, and after-care

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D.

Taoiseach warns of 'frightening' wave of delayed cancer diagnoses next year

New figures reveal that monthly cancer referrals from GPs are up by as much as 52%, compared to 2019

Mon, 31 Oct, 2022

Concern at delayed access to Covid prevention treatment

Concern at delayed access to Covid prevention treatment

“Everyone has forgotten there is this massive group of people still hiding out at home,” says multiple sclerosis sufferer Rosie McCormack, who received five Covid-19 vaccines that appeared to be uneffective.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2022

Paediatrician doctor examining a young female patient sitting on her mothers lap wearing masks.

'Why us?' New genetics service aims to give answers to parents of children with cancer

Consultant paediatric oncologist Noelle Cullinan is leading the new programme which seeks to help parents of children with cancer

Sat, 24 Sep, 2022

Families of seriously ill children paying €35 a day for hospital parking

Families of seriously ill children paying €35 a day for hospital parking

Campaigners call for 'elimination of parking charges for families with children in hospital' as report shows families incur annual costs of almost €5k for attending children's appointments

Wed, 31 Aug, 2022

Cancer patients urged to avoid 'terrifying' misinformation

Cancer patients urged to avoid 'terrifying' misinformation

NUIG academic Declan Devane suggests any health advice that seems too good to be true' 'probably is', and advises patients to questions sources of health information, especially online

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

There was a lot I didn't realise about bowel cancer — here is what I learned the hard way

There was a lot I didn't realise about bowel cancer — here is what I learned the hard way

From a bloated tummy to a cancer diagnosis, Ali McCormack talks to Helen O'Callaghan about how she got through her surgery and chemotherapy

Sun, 07 Aug, 2022

New EU rules could make it easier for cancer survivors to secure a mortgage

New EU rules could make it easier for cancer survivors to secure a mortgage

The process of obtaining a mortgage for those who have or have had serious illnesses such as cancer could be easier if new EU rules are approved.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

Call to allow women to defer maternity leave after cancer diagnosis

Call to allow women to defer maternity leave after cancer diagnosis

Cancer survivor Erica Tierney from Kildare is backing the Irish Cancer Society's Leave Our Leave campaign, having spent all but one week of her maternity leave receiving treatment.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2022

Cancer Society urges people to get info from reliable sources following Happy Pear video

Cancer Society urges people to get info from reliable sources following Happy Pear video

It comes as The Happy Pear apologised for a video where 'a few of the statements were not qualified appropriately'

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

'Really troubling' 20% drop in cancer surgeries could lead to reduced survival chances

'Really troubling' 20% drop in cancer surgeries could lead to reduced survival chances

'Unacceptable' delays in accessing surgery and treatment can lead to reduced survival chances

Mon, 21 Feb, 2022

World Cancer Day: Charity wants urgent action to tackle 'major problem' of waiting lists

World Cancer Day: Charity wants urgent action to tackle 'major problem' of waiting lists

The Irish Cancer Society wants to see an expansion on capacity within the cancer service

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

The cost of living with cancer - 'It ripped my life apart'

The cost of living with cancer - 'It ripped my life apart'

Surviving cancer is the new normal. But cancer patients face an increased cost of living, and the finance world hasn’t caught up with the prognosis

Wed, 05 Jan, 2022

Man Reading Debt Collection Letter

Rachel Morrogh: HSE must stop using debt collectors to pursue cancer patients

Without a medical card or private health insurance, you must pay €80 for each chemotherapy or radiotherapy session, up to a maximum of €800 a year

Mon, 27 Dec, 2021

Father of four who battled HPV throat cancer says getting vaccine in school can save lives

Father of four who battled HPV throat cancer says getting vaccine in school can save lives

When Jamie Power was diagnosed with HPV throat cancer two years ago, he had to undergo aggressive treatment. The father of four says getting the vaccine in school is a simple way to avoid future hardship

Thu, 18 Nov, 2021

Childhood cancer diagnosis costs families €15,000, says Irish Cancer Society

Childhood cancer diagnosis costs families €15,000, says Irish Cancer Society

New report being issued today will spell out the financial hit that Irish families have to endure when illness strikes

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

Budget 2022: We need to approach cancer care with the same ingenuity we did Covid-19

Budget 2022: We need to approach cancer care with the same ingenuity we did Covid-19

Without the necessary capacity, workforce and resources needed to meet demand, underpinned by a new approach to cancer care, all anyone has been able to do is to try and stop a flood with a leaky bucket

Thu, 23 Sep, 2021

Top oncologist warns patient outcomes will 'probably' be affected by cyberattack

Top oncologist warns patient outcomes will 'probably' be affected by cyberattack

Professor Seamus O'Reilly said: “You are looking at a 40% reduction in clinical trial activity for last year and also the beginning of this year.”

Wed, 22 Sep, 2021

Single woman alone swinging on the beach

Cervical cancer survivor: 'Diagnosis is devastating, so reliable information is critical'

Irish Cancer Society’s women’s health initiative has launched a new website to give women information from “reputable sources” about gynaecological cancer

Tue, 21 Sep, 2021

'I've my son to think about': 25-year-old cancer patient speaks about treatment delay

'I've my son to think about': 25-year-old cancer patient speaks about treatment delay

Meabh Feerick brought scans home from Australia but, because of the cyberattack, hospitals here were unable to access them, delaying her treatment by months

Sat, 18 Sep, 2021

Depression stock

'Reach out for help,' society tells Cork people affected by cancer

In 2020, the Irish Cancer Society funded some 560 counselling sessions in Cork

Thu, 15 Jul, 2021

New data shows cancer drug can improve disease-free survival rates

New data shows cancer drug can improve disease-free survival rates

Atezolizumab is used in the treatment of some lung cancers in Ireland and new data shows it can improve health outcomes by more than a third for some patients

Tue, 15 Jun, 2021

NHS staff sick days

Doctors lay bare the pandemic's consequences for cancer services

The Irish Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Day takes place on Friday

Wed, 24 Mar, 2021

Half of cancer patients feel diagnosis negatively impacts their career — ESRI study

Half of cancer patients feel diagnosis negatively impacts their career — ESRI study

Almost half of cancer patients returning to work feel their diagnosis has a negative impact on their career, a new study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has found.

Tue, 16 Feb, 2021

Elaine Loughlin: Charities fall on hard times as Covid leaves €445m funds gap

Elaine Loughlin: Charities fall on hard times as Covid leaves €445m funds gap

The coronavirus pandemic has left many of the country’s charitable institutions struggling to cope and searching desperately for lifelines as traditional fundraising streams have mostly dried up, writes Political Correspondent Elaine Loughlin

Thu, 29 Oct, 2020

GP surgery stock

Pandemic sees 27% fall in GP referrals for lung cancer

Symptom confusion and infection fear may have put off more than 244 patients with suspected lung cancer symptoms from contacting GP

Mon, 14 Sep, 2020

From Coco Chanel to SPF: A brief history of sunbathing

From Coco Chanel to SPF: A brief history of sunbathing

DRAGGING the sun loungers from their winter tomb and bouncing the dust off the weave with a flat hand, got me thinking about the whole backyard business of tanning. Baby oil and tin foil — you know who you are.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

The Skin Nerd: The best sun creams for all the family, from granny to baby

The Skin Nerd: The best sun creams for all the family, from granny to baby

The best SPFs that babies and grandparents alike can use.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2020

'I would not be alive today if it wasn't for cancer clinical trials'

'I would not be alive today if it wasn't for cancer clinical trials'

Seamus Cotter was diagnosed with the most serious and life-threatening stage of lung cancer four years ago but beat the odds and survived the disease thanks to a clinical trial.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

‘Huge fall’ in non-Covid hospital admissions and attendances

‘Huge fall’ in non-Covid hospital admissions and attendances

There has been a "huge fall" in the number of people attending and being admitted to hospital with non-Covid illnesses during the pandemic, which could pose risks to patient health and add to already lengthy waiting lists.

Fri, 01 May, 2020

A 'privilege' to help care for terminally ill, says Irish Cancer Society nurse

A 'privilege' to help care for terminally ill, says Irish Cancer Society nurse

Hilary Gough enters houses late at night to spend final precious hours with dying patients.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Appeal for nurses to help Irish Cancer Society provide end of life night nursing

Appeal for nurses to help Irish Cancer Society provide end of life night nursing

Nurses are urgently required to help deal with a spike in demand for end-of-life care at home, the Irish Cancer Society said.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Cancer support groups create new service for sufferers during Covid crisis

Cancer support groups create new service for sufferers during Covid crisis

Organisations providing cancer support have joined forces to create a new service aimed at patients trying to navigate life through their illness during the Covid-19 crisis.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Samaritans Ireland appeals for donations; ALONE welcomes banking supports for elderly

Samaritans Ireland appeals for donations; ALONE welcomes banking supports for elderly

Major and minor fundraising events have been cancelled and curtailed, while volunteering and other efforts are restricted due to physical distancing.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Cathal Freeman amazed by reaction to garden hurling marathon

Cathal Freeman amazed by reaction to garden hurling marathon

Freeman soloed a sliotar while running 1,400 laps of the tiny, makeshift circuit close to his University of Limerick accommodation.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

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