Tag Archive: Irish Times

Specialist units reduce sugery stays

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THE SETTING up of specialised breast cancer units will result in shorter stays in hospital for many patients who need to undergo a mastectomy, according to new research published yesterday. The study at… Continue reading

Cancer and mindfulness

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I will be attending the Compassion and Presence: Spiritual Care for the Living and Dying conference in Killarney at the end of the month. I took part in a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course at the… Continue reading

Irish scientist behind cancer research breakthrough

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AN IRISH scientist has published groundbreaking research that could offer new hope in the efforts to develop an effective treatment for cancer. Dr Catherine Hogan, who is originally from Co Cork, has been… Continue reading

Can fat fight cancer?

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A NEW WEAPON in the war against cancer could be found in humans if a new research project bears out. The work is being undertaken by Irish woman Lydia Lynch, who was recently… Continue reading

Herbal remedies

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I have written before that I believe that herbal remedies may have a role to play in maintaining health after cancer treatment. I have found it very effective in treating certain medical conditions I… Continue reading