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The National Cancer Screening Service has confirmed that BreastCheck - the national breast screening programme - is to provide over 2,500 women aged 50-64 living in Athlone and the surrounding areas with their free mammograms from mid-September 2009.

The retiring hospital manager of University Hospital Galway has said she fears the hospital will no longer be able to function as one of eight designated cancer care centres.

It is with deep sadness and profound loss that we mourn the passing of our dear friend and colleague in the football world, Liam McEntee, at such a young age. Our deepest sympathies are extended to his wife Samantha, daughter Jennifer and sons Conor and Ciaran. Our sympathies are also offered to Liam’s father, brothers, sisters, and extended family members and friends.

Today (October 2) the new 12,000sq ft extension at Horkan’s Lifestyle and Garden Centre in Turlough will be officially opened with a fashion show taking place to mark the occasion.

The non-nursing support staff at Mayo General hospital are to ballot over the coming week over possible industrial action over the falling standards of hygiene in the hospital. The workers are concerned about the standard of hygiene in the hospital and its decline over the past number of years. SIPTU official and Mayor of Castlebar, Cllr Michael Kilcoyne told the Mayo Advertiser that the staff concerns have become so grave they have been left with no choice but to ballot to raise the issue for the safety of all patients in the hospital.

The Marie Keating Foundation is delighted to announce the addition of the Pink Ribbon Soap Bar to its range of Pink Ribbon fundraising products. The Pink Ribbon Bar is a Lavender-Lemon Goat’s Milk Soap bar that is 100 per cent natural and hand-made.

Take charge of your health and ‘Liv’ as this month sees the arrival of Liv Aid, the revolutionary breast self examination kit. The Liv Aid is a heart shaped, simple, medical device, that a woman can use every month to perform a correct breast self exam. It is a soft, fluid-filled, pad that enhances a women's sense of touch and makes the BSE process simpler and much more sensitive for detecting new or unusual lumps. It provides a modest barrier between the breast tissue and fingers. It's like a magnifying glass for your finger tips.

Energie fitness for women understands that it can be difficult to find the time to exercise, but by introducing a moderate amount into your daily life, you can significantly improve your overall health, well-being, and quality of life. Not only will you look and feel much better, you will prevent the onset of illnesses such as cancer, and heart disease.

A new system of readmission to hospital for oncology patients is being developed, Beverley Flynn TD has been assured.

Two new classes are being provided at Cancer Care West’s cancer support centre at 72 Seamus Quirke Road.