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'It is so important' - WNT captain urges women to be aware of breast cancer symptoms

The Republic of Ireland women’s national team is urging women to be aware of the signs of breast cancer. According to Breast Cancer Ireland, symptoms include puckering of the skin of the breast, a lump in the breast or armpit, dimpling of the nipple ...

05 Oct 2022 at 17:51

Great Pink Run: 'I noticed a lump and knew instantly' - Patricia Creery from Laois shares her story

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Great Pink Run: 'I noticed a lump and knew instantly' - Former nurse Patricia Creery shares her story

When the drug Herceptin was first introduced to Ireland back in 2003, Patricia Creery was working as one of the clinical trial nurses for it in St. James’s Hospital. Little did she know that 10 years later at just 39 years old, she would be taking ...

29 Sept 2022 at 16:20

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Excess weight in early to mid-adulthood reduces cancer survival rate - European study

People who are overweight in early to mid-adulthood have a poorer chance of surviving some cancers, according to new European analysis. Researchers examined the impact of BMI (body mass index) scores among 20 to 50-year-olds on survival rates for ...

25 May 2022 at 12:08

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Public encouraged to participate in 100k in 30 days to raise funds for breast cancer research

Following the success of last year’s 100K in 30 Days event, which raised €1.7 million for Breast Cancer Ireland, organisers are calling on people across Ireland to join the #pinkarmy and take part in the June event. Registration is now open at ...

21 Apr 2022 at 13:51

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Doctor criticises Happy Pear video for promoting health advice she claims is 'not true'

Plant-based duo the Happy Pear have come under fire for information posted in a recent video promoting an upcoming podcast with a women's health expert. The controversy arose this week when the video by brothers Stephen and David Flynn ...

24 Apr 2022 at 18:01

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Irish breast cancer survivors urge others to be aware of warning signs

Photo above: Leona Doyle Irish breast cancer patients and survivors are urging others to be aware of the warning signs of the disease. The call comes as part of the 'Care for Your Pair' campaign, an early detection initiative which ...

28 Sept 2022 at 10:46

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‘Know the guidelines - protect your pair’ - Drinkaware urges public to be aware of link between alcohol and breast cancer

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is urging the public to be aware of the link between alcohol and breast cancer. Highlighting the need for awareness ...

15 Oct 2021 at 15:23

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New study suggests any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase breast cancer risk

Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase the risk of breast cancer, new research suggests. The study indicates that use of progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer. While ...

22 Mar 2023 at 14:36

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‘Wonderful family and friends’ helped carry Laois woman Avril through the difficult times

My name is Avril Tierney. I'm a woman, a wife, a mother, a daughter, a friend, and a sister and I have Metastatic Breast Cancer since 2020 but have had cancer since 2019. In 2019 after finding a lump in my right breast I ...

20 Sept 2023 at 13:35

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Stars align for Breast Cancer Ireland’s Very Pink Run

The launch has taken place of the newly named Very Pink Run. The now global event, with a brand-new title sponsor - Very (Ireland’s leading online retailer) - has seen 78,000 participants from over 40 countries take ...

07 Sept 2023 at 12:39

National News

Irish woman puts 'fighting shoes on' after breast cancer diagnosis

An Irish woman "put her fighting shoes on" after getting a breast cancer diagnosis To spread awareness, Rachel Murphy decided it was time to share her story after getting diagnosed with cancer at the age of 38. ...

03 Apr 2024 at 10:23

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President Higgins' wife Sabina undergoes successful breast cancer procedure

Áras an Uachtaráin has confirmed the President of Ireland's wife has underwent a successful procedure for breast cancer treatment. In a statement released today (November 9), Sabina Higgins thanked the doctors ...

09 Nov 2023 at 17:07

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