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Study uncovers hidden risk for breast cancer in some women

With continued research, interesting discoveries like this can be made on a regular basis. A new study from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, has found that a condition called metabolic obesity can increase the risk of breast cancer. For further details, please click the below link: https://www.mskcc.org/blog/study-uncovers-hidden-risk-breast-cancer-some-women?fbclid=IwAR0RrkbnNU3xk7i-oKLZWdLk49Afkpgvmm0dFMEQacx49cEq9ubuswGejvg&sf206984006=1&utm_campaign=020519bc&utm_content=Research&utm_medium=Organic&utm_source=Twitter

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Breast Cancer Ireland announce new research funding

Almost 3,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in Ireland each year and 30% of these cancers are in women who are under 50 years of age. To mark World Cancer Day on Monday, February 4, Breast Cancer Ireland announce the awarding of a new research fellowship that explores a type of breast cancer more […]

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Women’s Fundraising Cycle of North Kerry in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland

Former Minister Jimmy Deenihan is organising a women’s only cycling event in Ballybunion in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland. The 60km challenge, the only one of its kind in the country, is open to cycling enthusiasts, but Mr Deenihan promises it’s not just for the serious cyclists. RTE Prime Time presenter Miriam O’Callaghan will start […]

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Annual Coffee Morning to Update Ambassadors on Research

On Monday, January 21, Breast Cancer Ireland hosted an annual gathering of scientists, surgeons, specialist nurses and patient ambassadors in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). The event was held to update on developments in research, with particular focus on genetic and other risk factors, for young women diagnosed with the disease. Breast […]

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