Person: William Gallagher

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Cancer knows no borders — neither should we

The all-Ireland cancer initiative which grew out of the Good Friday Agreement has resulted in a doubling of collaborative cancer research and cancer clinical trials which have saved thousands of lives

Thu, 31 Mar, 2022

New drug hope for aggressive breast cancer

Women with an aggressive type of breast cancer have been offered new hope of a targeted treatment for the condition.

Tue, 18 Jul, 2017

Better detection and treatments praised for reduction in breast cancer fatalities for first time in four years

The number of fatalities in Ireland linked to breast cancer has decreased for the first time in four years.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2016

New diagnostic tests may reduce number of women who receive chemotherapy

Irish scientists are working on a diagnostic test to measure the individual risk of cancer recurrence in women with early-stage invasive breast cancer which could significantly reduce the numbers sent forward for chemotherapy.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2016

High hopes for breast cancer research project

A major five-year collaboration between Ireland’s leading breast cancer researchers is expected to bear fruit from year one.

Fri, 30 Aug, 2013

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