Breast Cancer
# breast-cancer - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Brad Pitt: Angelina is ‘absolutely heroic’ for undergoing double mastectomy
“All I want is for her to have a long and healthy life with myself and our children. This is a happy day for our family.”
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day.
Angelina Jolie: I had double mastectomy to avoid breast cancer
Jolie said she made the decision to have a double mastectomy after learning she had an 87 per cent chance of developing breast cancer – the same disease that claimed her mother’s life in 2007.
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# breast-cancer - Friday 3 May, 2013
Breast cancer rates in under 50s rise, but fewer than ever are dying – UK
The increase mirrors an overall rise of 18 per cent in those that have been diagnosed with the disease between 1995 and 2010.
# breast-cancer - Friday 19 April, 2013
Combination of MRI and mammography could improve breast cancer detection
Mammography is the primary breast imaging method used for screening in Ireland but MRI is more sensitive and improves detection rates.
# breast-cancer - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Stronger breast cancer surveillance will reduce health service costs – report
A report published by HIQA today recommends annual scans for women who have an elevated risk due to familial or genetic factors.
# breast-cancer - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
Irish patients benefit from breakthrough breast cancer test
Irish patients were first in Europe to access the test that in one year made savings of around €856,440 for HSE.
# breast-cancer - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Anastacia cancels European dates after cancer returns
The singer has been diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time.
# breast-cancer - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
BreastCheck screened 4,500 more women in 2011 despite ‘challenging year’
In its12th year of operation, the screening service checked 125,329 women.
# breast-cancer - Sunday 3 February, 2013
VIDEO: Stunning documentary of a cancer fighter hopes to inspire
Jill Brzezinkski-Conley wants to show women they can feel good about their bodies, regardless of how they look.
# breast-cancer - Monday 5 November, 2012
Sharon Osbourne has double mastectomy
Osbourne had the surgery after learning she carries a gene which increases her risk of breast cancer.
# breast-cancer - Friday 2 November, 2012
Drug combination ‘shrinks’ secondary brain tumours in breast cancer patients
A ‘sizeable and increasing’ proportion of women with advanced breast cancer are developing secondary brain cancer.
# breast-cancer - Tuesday 30 October, 2012
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
Breast cancer screening “reduces deaths, but over-diagnoses”
Experts say that in some cases, women are diagnosed with tumours that would have remained undetected for the rest of their lives and which they would not have died from.
WWE campaign raises $1m to fight breast cancer
A cheque was presented to Susan G. Komen for the Cure on Monday Night Raw last night.
# breast-cancer - Saturday 7 July, 2012
Aine Lawlor to discuss breast cancer treatment on RTÉ tonight
The Morning Ireland presenter made a surprise return to the airwaves yesterday morning, and will chat with Miriam O’Callaghan on her show tonight.
# breast-cancer - Tuesday 26 June, 2012
Comic super heroes go pink to fight cancer
A number of Marvel comics – including Captain America and Wolverine – will have a pink cover this October to help raise breast cancer awareness.
# breast-cancer - Sunday 10 June, 2012
The Tutu Project: Man wears frills for breast cancer
The story of one man, his pink tutu, and his plan to raise funds for breast cancer.
# breast-cancer - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
Sheryl Crow diagnosed with benign brain tumour
Singer and breast cancer survivor Sheryl Crow said she knew something was wrong when she had memory trouble – but says that she isn’t worried as it is benign.
Blood tests may predict breast cancer spread
US cancer research finds that tumour cells in the blood stream may predict if early breast cancer patients face a higher risk of death or relapse after treatment.
# breast-cancer - Saturday 28 April, 2012
Column: ‘I lost my breast to cancer, but thankfully I didn’t lose my life.’
Vivian Santiago was diagnosed with cancer at 26, now expecting her first child she tells women to be proactive about their health.
# breast-cancer - Friday 20 April, 2012
On yer bike: GAA stars get behind charity cycling initiative
Dublin forward Bernard Brogan was at Croke Park to promote ‘Race the Rás’ and may have inadvertently created a new sport.
# breast-cancer - Thursday 19 April, 2012
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Nine things you need to know this morning…
# breast-cancer - Wednesday 7 March, 2012
New gene therapy could ‘stop growth’ of breast cancer tumours
Researchers say that a new type of gene therapy could be used to target cancer cells while leaving healthy tissue unharmed.
# breast-cancer - Tuesday 6 March, 2012
Free film hopes to spread positive message of cancer recovery
Charity gets The Clinic director Lisa Mulcahy and actress Dawn Bradfield on board for film about one woman’s journey from diagnosis to recovery – and they want you to share it online.
# breast-cancer - Monday 5 March, 2012
Comedian Anne Gildea lays bare cancer experience
Six-month journey of The Nualas performer through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment chronicled in RTÉ2 doc tonight.
# breast-cancer - Wednesday 25 January, 2012
WATCH: Tipp go pink for breast cancer campaign
Declan Ryan’s men will swap their iconic blue and gold jerseys for a pink strip in Nenagh this weekend.
# breast-cancer - Friday 6 January, 2012
UK: No evidence for routine removal of breast implants
There are fears over the safety of implants made by French company PIP. The British government says there’s no evidence to say implants should be removed – but will pay for removal for anyone who wants it.
# breast-cancer - Tuesday 20 December, 2011
Former Miss Venezuela dead at 28 after breast cancer battle
Eva Ekvall had written a book about her struggle with breast cancer. She had been crowned Miss Venezuela at just 17.
# breast-cancer - Tuesday 29 November, 2011
Ireland’s breast cancer mortality among highest in OECD
A new OECD report on worldwide health standards shows that Ireland has the third-highest mortality rate of 34 developed countries.
# breast-cancer - Wednesday 2 November, 2011
Even three drinks a week increases breast cancer risk
A new study has found that women who drink a few glasses of wine a week may be raising the risk of tumours by 15 per cent.
# breast-cancer - Monday 3 October, 2011
‘Breakthrough’ breast cancer test to be made available to public
The genetic test can accurately identify the patients who remain at risk following surgery for breast cancer – determining who would benefit from chemotherapy.
# breast-cancer - Monday 26 September, 2011
One third of 18-24 year olds have never performed a breast check
Breast Cancer Ireland has described the low numbers of women performing breast checks as “a real concern”, saying that early detection is the key to surviving the cancer.
# breast-cancer - Friday 16 September, 2011
Column: ‘This revelation gave me an 85 per cent chance of breast cancer’
Emma Hannigan describes the moment she found out she was genetically predisposed to developing cancer – and what happened next.
# breast-cancer - Sunday 14 August, 2011
‘Breakthrough’ cancer test will not be offered to public patients
The National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics has said the test, which could help patients avoid chemotherapy, is too expensive to offer to public patients in Ireland.
# breast-cancer - Saturday 9 July, 2011
Former first lady Betty Ford dies at 93
The former First Lady, better known for setting up the world-famous rehab clinic, passes away in California.
# breast-cancer - Tuesday 5 July, 2011
New drug slows tumour growth
The company behind the new drug, Afinitor, will file for worldwide regulatory approval this week.
# breast-cancer - Thursday 23 June, 2011
Reilly confirms no plans to return breast cancer surgery to Sligo
The Minister for Health says Sligo will be a screening centre for colon cancer, but breast surgery won’t be returning.
# breast-cancer - Saturday 18 June, 2011
Junior minister admits mistakes over Sligo breast cancer services promise
John Perry, who hung up during an interview about his promise for the services, gave a press conference on the issue yesterday.
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