Cancer

cancer

EDITORIAL

Irish cancer researchers aim to cure more children and find gentler treatments

Today, February 15 is International Childhood Cancer Day and two of Ireland's top cancer researchers Professor Owen Smith and…

By Edaein OConnell

HPV

EDITORIAL

HPV screening of cervical smears delayed due to backlog

The HSE has been asked by the Minister of Health to introduce HPV testing as the primary screening…

By Jennifer McShane

cancer

BEAUTY

UK woman teams up with Eylure to release false eyelashes for cancer patients

A breast cancer survivor has created the first false lashes range for chemotherapy patients. In July 2014, Codilia Gapare…

By Edaein OConnell

Happy Magazine

EDITORIAL

Ireland’s first dedicated cancer support magazine is now on shelves

Happy Magazine is Ireland’s first dedicated cancer support magazine. Until now, it has only been available online, but…

By Grace McGettigan

Vicky Phelan

EDITORIAL

Vicky Phelan urges women to continue to go for smear tests despite delays

Following the news this week that approximately 6,000 Irish women may need repeat smear tests following a delay in…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

The simple way to spread the Christmas cheer this year? VOLUNTEER

There are numerous ways you can offer your time, not just money, to help others at this time…

By Geraldine Carton

Vicky Phelan

EDITORIAL

Vicky Phelan calls on government to make cervical cancer drug available

Campaigner Vicky Phelan has called on the government to make the drug Pembrolizumab available to all women in Ireland…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

Jenny Taaffe, lessons from my cancer diagnosis: ‘I am going to enjoy every second of my life from now on’

Jenny Taaffe is a mother, an IMAGE businesswoman of the year winner, a best friend, a wife, a…

By Amanda Cassidy

Rachael Bland

EDITORIAL

Rachael Bland’s husband reveals son’s heartbreaking words after her death

Rachael Bland was 40 years old when she died in September of this year. The BBC Radio 5…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

Here’s how you can support a Dublin cancer charity for the holidays

ARC Cancer Support Centre, a cancer charity in Dublin city, has revealed two new projects to raise money…

By Erin Lindsay

EDITORIAL

Emma Mhic Mhathúna and our constant fight as women in Ireland

The funeral of Emma Mhic Mhathúna took place yesterday in Dublin’s Pro-Cathedral and I cried. I cried for…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

Emma Mhic Mhathúna: What if?

Today five children are coming to terms with the loss of their mother - a loss that could…

By Amanda Cassidy