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Athlone woman calls for community to go all in against cancer this Daffodil Day
Athlone woman and breast cancer survivor, Melanie Hudson, is calling on her local community to go all in against cancer for the Irish Cancer Society’s hosts its annual Daffodil Day fundraising initiative on Friday, March 22.
Recruitment crisis in cancer services staff resulting in lifesaving machines lying idle
SIPTU representatives have highlighted that a lack of recruitment by the HSE of radiation therapists has resulted in lifesaving machines for treating cancer patients being left idle in hospitals in Dublin, Cork and Galway.
Five exercises tips for a healthy gut
Did you know that regular exercise and movement can have a positive impact on your gut by increasing the diversity of the gut microbiota? Exercise can also help stimulate the digestive system – promoting more efficient digestion and alleviating symptoms like bloating and constipation.
Hyperbaric oxygenation – reducing risk of complications in breast cancer
Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) continues to be a significantly effective adjunctive treatment in breast cancer management, offering benefits such as enhanced wound healing, reduced risks of radiation damage and bolstered immune function.
Raising the lolly to lick cancer
Volunteers for the Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) will be collecting across Galway next week for Lollipop Day.
Reduce risks of radiation injuries with HBOT
Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) has emerged as an extremely effective treatment for individuals experiencing post-radiation injuries, offering relief and healing for late-emerging symptoms. This treatment is FDA approved and medically advised for those suffering post radiation injuries.
Children’s Cancer Centre to open on shores of Lough Corrib
Children’s cancer charity, Cancer Fund for Children, has announced that the tender documents are now available for their therapeutic short break centre, Daisy Lodge, to be built on the shores of Lough Corrib in Cong.
Terminally ill patients dying in cold homes due to energy costs - Irish Cancer Society
New research, funded by the Irish Cancer Society (ICS), reveals stark levels of energy hardship experienced by cancer patients receiving palliative care at home.
Galway’s SymPhysis Medical raises €1.5M for groundbreaking device
SymPhysis Medical, a Galway MedTech company addressing a distressing condition experienced by individuals with late-stage cancer, today announces that it has raised €1.5M in a seed-plus funding round. The investment stems from follow-on investments from Furthr VC, Boole Investment Syndicate, Irrus Investments and HBAN’s MedTech Syndicate.
Cancer Care West sees surge in number of service users
Cancer Care West’s 2022 annual report the charity has once again drawn attention to the huge demand for their services. The charity provides practical and emotional support services to anyone whose life has been affected by a cancer diagnosis.