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Galway mum’s trip to Mexico turns into nightmare after cancer diagnosis

A holiday has turned into an ordeal for a woman from Oranmore after she fell ill in Mexico last Christmas. Julia McAndrew travelled to Mexico...

Three friends take on mighty 1,000 km challenge for Breast Cancer Research

Three friends have taken on a challenge to walk and run a combined distance of 1,000 kilometers during the month of May to raise...

GUH consultant leads clinical trial to improve outcomes for cancer patients

A leading consultant at University Hospital Galway is leading a global trial aiming to improve outcomes for patients with a rare type of lymphoma. Consultant...

NUIG makes gentic breakthrough on breast cancer survival rates

Scientists at NUI Galway have made an important development in the genetics of breast cancer, identifying traits that are associated with long term survival. The...

Fundraiser for 11-year-old Loughrea boy diagnosed with cancer passes €55k

A fundraiser for an 11-year-old boy from Loughrea who was diagnosed with cancer has reached over €55,000 in donations in just over a week. Eoin...

Spectacular Valentine’s Day concert for breast cancer research

A fantastic virtual Valentine’s Day Concert featuring some of the biggest names in Irish music will be hosted by the National Breast Cancer Research...

Couple hope to raise €2,500 for National Breast Cancer Institute

A couple in County Clare are hoping to raise €2,500 for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute based at NUI Galway. Gwen Ryan, who lives...

NUIG research identifies new approach for combating breast cancer

Researchers at NUI Galway have identified a potential new path for the treatment of breast cancer in recently published research. Their study focuses on stromal...

Galway Corinthians raise over €8,500 for Galway RNLI and Cancer Care West

Players and club members at Galway Corinthians RFC have raised over €8,500 for the Galway RNLI station and Cancer Care West with two fundraisers...

Breast Cancer screenings in Galway plummeted this year

The number of women who have received screening for breast cancer through BreastCheck in Galway has plummeted dramatically this year. In 2018 there were 9,958...

Tributes paid at passing of Patricia Carrick who received state apology over cervical cancer misdiagnosis

Tributes are being paid and sympathies expressed at news of the passing of Cervical Check campaigner Patricia Carrick or Oranmore. The 51 year old woman...

Two leading retailers come together for Breast Cancer Research

Two of Galway’s leading retailers have come together to help locally-based charity, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute. Brown Thomas and Hartmann’s Jewellers have partnered...

Get Cooking for Breast Cancer Research!

The National Breast Cancer Research Institute has called all cooking enthusiasts to join them for a very exciting 'Cookalong' fundraising event next Thursday 29...

Fundraiser to help local man beat cancer nears €50,000 in donations

A fundraiser set up for a local man who was diagnosed with bladder cancer earlier this year is closing in on €50,000. In February, Kevin...

Lives will be lost if cancer screening and treatment backlog is not addressed – Farrell

Failure to address the backlog in cancer screening and treatment services will cost lives, Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell has said. The Sinn Féin TD...

Reimagined Galway Bay swim sees 500 people swimming their way for Cancer Care West

More than 500 people took part in the annual Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West this year, despite the event going...

Cyclists encouraged to take part in cycle challenge for breast cancer research

Cyclists across Galway have been urged to take part in a challenge to cycle 200km in ten days to raise funds for the National...

Galway Bay Swim re-imagined for 2020 to help Cancer Care West

The annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West will be reimagined this year to help support this vital...

Tuam Cancer Care virtual cycle challenge

Tuam Cancer Care in association with Tuam Cycling Club is holding a 3 Counties Virtual Cycle this year to raise money for the Centre’s...

When Your Snow Globe is Shaken – A mother’s perspective on childhood cancer

By Judith Sibley, mother of Lily-Mae and Director of Hand in Hand National Children’s Cancer Charity. In 2012 when we received the diagnosis of stage...

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