The Marie Keating Foundation, in association with Exact Sciences, have launched a new Public Health Education Campaign, called ‘Do it for the One you Love’ which is designed to encourage women (and their partners) to ‘self-examine’ to support the early detection of Breast Cancer. The campaign is about encouraging women and their partners to do a self-check and to … [Read more...] about Marie Keating Foundation Launches On-street Campaign To Detect Breast Cancer Early
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Europa Donna Ireland with support of Medtronic aim to ‘Kickstart Your Health’ this Breast Health Day
Europa Donna Ireland, the volunteer-led patient advocacy group working for better breast cancer services nationwide, today marked Breast Health Day with a call to the nation to ‘Kickstart Your Health’. The organisation hosted an event with the support of Medtronic, one of the world’s largest medical technology, services and solutions companies, to mark Breast Health Day … [Read more...] about Europa Donna Ireland with support of Medtronic aim to ‘Kickstart Your Health’ this Breast Health Day
Europa Donna Ireland Launches New Lymphoedema Leaflet
Europa Donna Ireland, the advocacy group working for better breast cancer services nationwide, have launched a new free information leaflet on lymphoedema. The leaflet was unveiled as part of a Breast Health Day breakfast in the Members Restaurant at Leinster House and organised by Europa Donna Ireland with the support of Covidien, a global health care leader. The … [Read more...] about Europa Donna Ireland Launches New Lymphoedema Leaflet
Fatty acids found in fish linked to lower risk of breast cancer
Findings have important public health implications for dietary and lifestyle interventions Research: Intake of fish and marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and risk of breast cancer: meta-analysis of data from 21 independent prospective cohort studies A high intake of fatty acids found in fish is associated with a 14% reduction in the risk of breast cancer in later life, … [Read more...] about Fatty acids found in fish linked to lower risk of breast cancer
Vhi Healthcare to Cover Novel Genomic Breast Cancer Test
Vhi Healthcare customers will be able to access a new breast cancer diagnostic test it was announced today. Vhi Healthcare has signed an agreement with Genomic Health to provide customers with particular forms of early-stage, invasive breast cancer with access to the Oncotype DX® test, a multi-gene test that has been shown to predict the risk of recurrence and likelihood of … [Read more...] about Vhi Healthcare to Cover Novel Genomic Breast Cancer Test