In support of European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (23-29 January), CervicalCheck – The National Cervical Screening Programme is encouraging all women aged 25 to 60 have a free smear test. A smear test… Continue reading
A report from the National Cancer Registry has revealed the extent to which geography affects a person’s risk of developing cancer. The report, Atlas of Cancer in Ireland 1994 to 2003, links cancer… Continue reading
Dealing with a chronic illness is difficult on a personal level, and can be even more difficult on a professional one, writes Michael Kelly in an interesting article in the Irish Times earlier… Continue reading
Fear plays a major role in whether women decide to go for cancer screening or not, but healthcare providers underestimate how much women need to know and wrongly assume that they will ask… Continue reading
I am one of those people who cannot bear to throw a newspaper or magazine away until I have at least glanced at the content, in case I may miss a good feature story.… Continue reading
Martina Devlin, writing in the Irish Independent, yesterday: JADE Goody has influenced my behaviour. I never dreamed it was possible — I usually change channels or turn the page when I see… Continue reading
From today’s Irish Independent: The Irish Cancer Society says the story of Jade Goody’s illness has inspired many Irish woman to look for advice about cervical cancer. Read more….
