Cancer

Q&A with Golfer Padraig Harrington, patron of the Oesophageal Cancer Fund

"I lost my father to oesophageal cancer in 2005, and I began working with OCF so that people could be more aware of oesophageal cancer symptoms."

West Ireland needs more skin cancer awareness

There’s a myth that people in Ireland are safe from skin cancer but if you're spending time outdoors, for example farming or golfing, you should be more conscious of the risks.

It's not only fair skin that's at risk of cancer

Everyone is at risk for skin cancer in Ireland but the good news is that melanoma is over 90% curable if detected on time, you just have to be aware and look out for the changes.

150 people a day hear the words “you have cancer”

Since 2012, the Irish Cancer Society has proudly invested over €20 million into cancer research projects, including new and combined treatments, diagnostics and reducing risk among particular populations.

Cancer patients encouraged to ask about clinical trials

Clinical cancer trials research new ways of preventing and treating cancer, with the aim of giving people a better quality of life. Cancer Trials Ireland now hope to double the number of people applicable.

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Ruby Walsh

Ruby Walsh: Miracle man

Irish champion jockey Ruby Walsh speaks about the many injuries he’s had in his career, and what keeps him going in spite of the risk.

Dr Kate McGarry with heart emblem

Put your heart first this World Heart Day

World Heart Day, 29th September, is both an international and national day of awareness to promote positive steps to prevent heart disease and stroke which is the number one killer both in Ireland and worldwide.