A simple new blood test from a Dublin-based company will check if prostate cancer has spread or not. With the help of a €50 000 Horizon 2020 grant, Atturos, a Dublin UCD Spin Out company, hopes to bring the new diagnostic test to market in early 2017. Most men with prostate cancer die with the disease rather thanbecause of it - aggressive treatment is not always necessary if … [Read more...] about Movember: New prostate cancer blood test from Dublin company
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Tea up for good health
Drinking tea is associated with reduced risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer according to a new meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition.[1] Commenting on this new research, dietitian Dr Carrie Ruxton from the Tea Advisory Panel notes: “This was a meta-analysis of 18 prospective studies which evaluated the influence of black … [Read more...] about Tea up for good health
Galway Bay Swim on track to raise €100,000
With over 85 swimmers taking part in The Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West on Saturday, 25th July, the event which is now 10 years old is on target to raise the target of €100,000. Swimmers from across Ireland, UK, Australia, the U.S. and Scandinavia will take to the water in Co Clare before embarking on the 13km swim across to … [Read more...] about Galway Bay Swim on track to raise €100,000
Regular consumption of nuts associated with reduced mortality risk in cancer cases
On the occasion of the celebration of the World Day against Cancer on the 4th of February, the INC (International Nut and Dried Fruit Council) reports that the regular consumption of nuts is associated with a reduced mortality risk, according to a recent study run by Harvard University. Today, cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for … [Read more...] about Regular consumption of nuts associated with reduced mortality risk in cancer cases
Irish Cancer Society wants women to join their Cork Mini Marathon team and support local cancer services
The Irish Cancer Society is appealing to women in Co. Cork to join their mini marathon team on 16th September and help support the roll out of ‘Care to Drive’ this coming September in Cork University Hospital. Care to Drive is a community-based volunteer driving service for cancer patients. Under this scheme carefully selected and trained volunteers collect the patients from … [Read more...] about Irish Cancer Society wants women to join their Cork Mini Marathon team and support local cancer services