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# lollipop day

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Irish oesophageal cancer rates remain among the highest in Europe

However, new data reveals high success rates in curative approaches to oesophageal cancer treatment. Lollipop Day takes place this week.

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Feb 19th 2018, 6:00 AM

Clinical trials and biobanks: Irish charities using new methods to fight cancer

Rates of oesophageal cancer are much higher here than the European average, and the OCF wants to change that.

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Feb 27th 2017, 11:55 AM