Clinical Features
Lung Cancer and Men
More men than women are diagnosed with lung cancer each year in Ireland. The most recent statistics from the National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI) documented that 1,386 men…
Oncology
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Clinical Features
Management of BRCA in Men
BRCA stands for BReast CAncer gene. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are tumour suppressor genes which means that they stop the cells in our body from growing and dividing out…
Clinical Features
An Overview of BRCA – BReast CAncer Gene
What is BRCA? BRCA stands for BReast CAncer gene. Everyone has BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes. They are important genes that stop the cells in our body…
Clinical Features
An Overview of Ovarian Cancer
What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is an umbrella term for a multitude of different types of cancer that affect the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the primary peritoneal…
Clinical Features
The Irish Haematology Oncology Podcast: A New Learning Opportunity
Introduction: In the ever-evolving world of cancer care, staying informed is crucial The Irish Haematology Oncology Podcast is your go-to resource for clear, concise, and engaging discussions on the…
Clinical Features
The Irish Network for Gynaecological Oncology: Giving a Voice to Gynaecological Cancers in Ireland
New research carried out in April 2024 amongst adult women in Ireland, has highlighted that four out of five are not confident to recognise the symptoms of ovarian…
Clinical Features
Management of Skin cancer and Melanoma
Skin cancer in Ireland Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland. More than 11,000 cases are diagnosed annually accounting for over one-third of all cancers diagnosed,…
Clinical Features
Incidence of Merkel Cell carcinoma in the Republic of Ireland (1994-2019)
Written by Claire Doyle, Dermatology Department, Tallaght Hospital Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is a rare aggressive neuroendocrine cutaneous malignancy most commonly observed in those over 65 years of…
Clinical Features
First patient passport for gynaecological oncology patients launched by the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute
The Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute (TSJCI) has announced the roll-out of ‘My Gynaecology Patient Passport,’ a resource for patients diagnosed with, or undergoing investigation for, gynaecological cancer…
Clinical Features
Management of Prostate Cancer
What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer happens when abnormal cells form and grow in the prostate gland. Most prostate cancers start in the outer gland cells of the…
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