# Radiotherapy

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'Cancer doesn't discriminate': Young adults support each other after a diagnosis

“Regardless of your age, gender or creed, when it decides to take hold, life as you know it changes forever.”

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Dec 27th 2015, 10:00 PM

# Cancer

Michael Noonan received treatment for skin cancer after finding lump

The Minister for Finance said he received five weeks radiotherapy and then had a sarcoma removed.

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Jun 3rd 2014, 10:55 PM

# Cancer Research

Study confirms shorter radiotherapy course best option for women with breast cancer

Results from over four thousand women were studied as part of the landmark ‘START’ research in the UK.

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Sep 19th 2013, 7:15 AM

# Radiotherapy

Not enough radiotherapy machines to meet Ireland's cancer needs - study

The Lancet study showed that there is a 4 per cent unmet need in Ireland.

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Jan 24th 2013, 9:03 AM

# Breast Cancer

Drug combination ‘shrinks’ secondary brain tumours in breast cancer patients

A ‘sizeable and increasing’ proportion of women with advanced breast cancer are developing secondary brain cancer.

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Nov 2nd 2012, 7:50 PM

# Diabetes

Radiotherapy may increase diabetes risk for some childhood cancer survivors

A new study shows that the tail of the pancreas is exposed to radiation, patients are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes later in life.

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Aug 23rd 2012, 6:30 AM

# All Clear

Cork girl, 4, to return home after successful cancer treatment

Megan Malone, who has been undergoing treatment for a rare form of brain tumour, will complete treatment tomorrow.

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Aug 29th 2011, 10:24 AM

# Cancer bus

Cancer patients welcome the provision of a luxury bus in Sligo

The vehicle will give comfort to those travelling 380 kilometres between Sligo and Galway for treatment.

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Apr 29th 2011, 12:21 PM