Exercise linked to lower rates of bowel cancer
New research into the causes of bowel cancer has uncovered a link between exercise and the disease.
View ArticleWorking a desk job ‘doubles’ risk of bowel cancer: Study
Working for more than ten years behind a desk can double a person’s chances of developing bowel cancer, according to new research.
View Article2,400 people on waiting lists for colonoscopies for over 3 months
Waiting lists for colonoscopies have hit record levels but the HSE says it has plans in place to ensure access to such routine procedures.
View ArticleBowel cancer screening delayed until next year
The programme was due to be rolled out nationally in January 2012. However, the National Cancer Screening Service said it has not reached “quality assurance standards” yet.
View ArticleTwo aspirin tablets a day “cuts bowel cancer risk”
A new study, published in The Lancet, says that taking two pills of aspirin a day can cut the risk of bowel cancer by almost two thirds for certain patients.
View ArticleResearch underway to develop blood test to detect bowel cancer
The test is being developed at Dublin City University and aims to detect if there are antibodies in blood that could indicate the presence of cancer in the bowel.
View ArticleNew study investigates turmeric’s ability to fight cancer
Around 40 patients with advanced bowel cancer will take part in the trial. Its aim is to test if curcumin, which is found in the spice turmeric, can enhance chemotherapy’s ability to kill bowel cancer...
View Article‘Voice of Darts’ Sid Waddell dies aged 72
The legendary commentator has died after a long battle with bowel cancer.
View ArticleBowel cancer screening programme to be phased in this year
Minister for Health James Reilly TD has confirmed the national screening programme will begin before the end of this year. It was initially due to start in January.
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View ArticleResearch could predict how bowel cancer patients react to chemo
Scientists at the RSCI and Beaumont Hospital develop a method that could avert chemotherapy if it won’t work.
View ArticleSheedy urges fans to learn from his ‘surreal’ cancer battle
Everton academy coach and former Irish international Kevin Sheedy is in good health following his diagnosis with bowel cancer last year.
View ArticleColumn: Cancer is a subject still cloaked in darkness – we’re trying to...
Talking about cancer is never fun, but we’re trying to make it easier. The Irish Cancer Society’s upcoming Colour Dash will try to bring some colour and vibrancy to the cancer cause, writes helpline...
View ArticleThese are the ten counties with the highest rates of bowel cancer
The Irish Cancer Society has highlighted these ‘hotspots’ as Bowel Cancer Awareness Month gets under-way.
View ArticleColumn: ‘The doctors didn’t think it could be bowel cancer – I was 22, fit,...
When I look back I really can’t believe how stupid I was. It took me six months to go see a doctor – I was studying for a masters and didn’t have time to be sick.
View ArticleGarda whistleblower John Wilson drops out of local election race because of...
The former garda said he was not physically strong enough to run in the elections.
View ArticleIrish scientists have figured out a way to diagnose bowel cancer earlier
A method that could allow treatment for patients to be personalised has also been discovered.
View ArticleIreland’s second biggest cancer killer will soon be able to be spotted in €25...
Each year almost 2,500 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer, with 1,000 dying from it.
View Article281 people given all-clear for bowel cancer recalled after two patients...
All patients affected have been contacted.
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