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More than 43,000 referrals were made to University Hospital Galway’s cancer centre last year.

Some 500 men have undergone a once off prostrate cancer treatment, involving the implantation of radiation seeds directly into the prostate as an alternative to conventional external beam radiotherapy and surgery, at Galway University Hospitals (GUH) since 2007.

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The human nose takes on various shapes and sizes depending on cultural background, genetics, and any injury or fractures. Some people may be blessed with the perfect structure whilst others desperately yearn for a change. Non-surgical nose jobs are a new and exciting alternative available at The Laser and Skin Clinic to clients interested in improving the shape of their nose without undergoing invasive surgery. Dermal fillers can now be used to smooth out bumps, raise the bridge of the nose and correct imperfections. The beauty of choosing to reshape your nose without surgery means you can now get a new nose in a matter of minutes without the risks associated with surgery. The effects can last up to one to two years depending on dermal fillers used.

The Foot Clinic provides a chiropody service and treats all aspects of foot and leg pain at the following clinics: Molloys Pharmacy, Roscommon town; McGorisks Pharmacy, Athlone Towncentre; Dr Loftus’s Surgery, Boyle; and Cox’s Pharmacy, Carrick-on-Shannon.

A father of three from Co Galway who has colon and liver cancer is appealing to the Government to give him the best chance of survival by allowing him to re-direct funding approved for his treatment from within the EU to a New York hospital.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. We, a group of parents of St. John’s Ward, Crumlin Hospital, the only paediatric oncology ward in the country, have set up a campaign, Light It Up Gold, to raise awareness, for the 200 children diagnosed in Ireland each year, by lighting up buildings around the country gold and raising much needed funds to finish renovating St John’s Ward.

Sásta, a popular and rapidly growing Irish health, fitness, and weight-loss franchise are located in Athlone opposite Golden Island shopping centre.

John O’Dea, CEO of Galway-based Crospon and new president of Engineers Ireland, has said that the health of Ireland’s €7.9 billion medical devices export sector is hugely dependent on the expertise and ready supply of skilled engineers.

A coffee morning in aid of Croí taking place in Blake’s Bar next week will feature a chance to sample Kopi Luwak coffee, considered the most expensive, and most unusual, coffee in the world.