‘Movember’ boost for UHL effort to help older prostate cancer patients in rural areas

Limerick Cancer Trials at University Hospital Limerick has been awarded a global Movember grant to develop an evidence-based care pathway for older men with prostate cancer in rural areas, addressing unmet needs and improving equity in cancer care.

Wednesday 19^th November, 2025 ¦ LIMERICK Cancer Trials (LCT) at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is the sole Irish recipient of a prestigious global Movember grant to lead a pioneering research project focused on improving prostate cancer care for older men living in rural areas of the Mid West.

Led by Dr Niamh Peters, Consultant Medical Oncologist, and Dr Patrick O’Donnell and Prof Rose Galvin, experts in social inclusion and aging health research, the project aims to develop an evidence-based, patient-informed care pathway that addresses the unmet needs of this often-overlooked group. The initiative aims to help close equity gaps in prostate cancer care by better understanding the challenges faced by older men in rural communities.