cancer
Darren Gleeson steps down as Laois manager to undergo cancer treatment
The former Tipperary goalkeeper joined the Laois set-up after leaving his role as Antrim manager
‘I don’t have any more time to waste’ - Belfast woman’s heart-breaking plea to Stormont to save women’s lives
Christine Campbell is calling for the Executive to fund an awareness campaign on ovarian cancer symptoms
Cancer patients could face ‘significant disruption’ for treatment over radioisotopes shortage
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said the severe UK-wide shortage of radioisotopes, used for diagnosing cancers and organ scans, is likely to cause delays in the coming weeks.
‘A routine mammogram saved my life’ - UTV journalist Barbara McCann on how early screening caught breast cancer diagnosis
One year after catching her breast cancer diagnosis early, UTV journalist Barbara McCann has urged other woman not to delay screening appointments.
More than 14,000 people to be diagnosed with cancer every year in Northern Ireland by 2040
As part of a series on cancer care for the Irish News, Dr Damien Bennett from the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry spoke of the vital importance of prevention as cancer rates grow.
‘A cancer professional can say you’re cured but the financial industry will say you’re not, it’s unacceptable’
As part of a series for the Irish News on cancer care in Northern Ireland, Professor Mark Lawler from Queen’s University speaks about his campaign to end financial discrimination against patients
Queen’s University team developing ‘critical’ early detection test for bladder cancer
Partnering with others around the world, the researchers have been awarded £100,000 to test a non-invasive urine test for bladder cancer.
Cancer nurse who lost both parents to disease, praises health service for saving her husband and daughter
As part of a series on cancer care for the Irish News, Ruth Arthur (71) from Ballyclare was among families sharing their experiences of supporting loved ones through treatment
‘I see tears of pain turn to tears of joy’ - Bra-expert Emma Wilson on giving cancer patients back their confidence
As part of a series of cancer care for the Irish News, bra-fitting coordinator Emma Wilson spoke about the ‘transformative’ power of fashion for women after surgery
‘When the treatment stops, you’re lost’ - Co Down woman on navigating life after cancer
As part of a series on cancer care in Northern Ireland, families and experts have spoken to the Irish News about life before and after a diagnosis.