Yesterday, October 1st, saw the start of breast cancer awareness month. To mark the day, and in the lead up to Breast Health Day on October 15th, Europa Donna Ireland hosted a talk… Continue reading
Europa Donna Ireland, The Irish Breast Cancer Campaign is holding an information session on interpreting your pathology report, to be given by Eoin Gaffney, Professor of Histopathology, TCD and St James’s, at 12.30pm… Continue reading
Many of you won’t need any explanation from me on the nature of lymphoedema, but for those readers who might not be familiar with this side effect of cancer treatment, here’s a quick… Continue reading
It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Pat Hargadon, Avon breast cancer nurse counsellor at ARC Cancer Support House in Eccles St., Dublin. From the first time I met… Continue reading
Is there a history of breast cancer in your family? That is one of the questions I was frequently asked when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. In fact, the idea in the public’s mind… Continue reading
Prof Martin Wiseman, medical and scientific adviser for the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), has issued a stark warning that millions of people around the world face an early death from cancer. While the… Continue reading
Christine Murphy-Whyte Yesterday I attended the funeral of Christine Murphy-Whyte. It was understandably a sad occasion, but also a celebration of her life and the legacy she leaves behind. Her influence extended beyond… Continue reading
It is with the deepest sadness that I write of the passing of Christine Murphy Whyte, chairperson of Europa Donna Ireland, the Irish Breast Cancer Campaign. Christine was a tireless campaigner for evidence-based, best practice… Continue reading
Yesterday I referred to the success of the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign here in Ireland. Of the 3,000 limited edition Tory Burch leopard print totes, only a few remain. Luxury department store Brown… Continue reading
Yesterday I attended the launch by Europa Donna Ireland (EDI) of a leaflet highlighting the 9 things every woman in Ireland should know about breast cancer. It is the first time a… Continue reading
