A new study by researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre has identified a gene called RET as a crucial factor in the spread of breast cancer to the brain. The research, published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute, provides valuable insights into how breast cancer […]
To mark World Cancer Day on 4 th February, Breast Cancer Ireland has announced it’s funding of The Orla Byrne PHD Scholarship, awarded to student Louise Watson at RCSI – a four-year study into understanding key regulatory networks in breast cancer brain metastases.
Triple Negative Breast Cancers (TNBCs) are characterised by high rates of metastases, relapses and chemoresistance. It is now well recognised that breast cancers are not all the same and can be divided into a number of subtypes, which need to be treated differently. When compared to other subtypes of breast cancer, TNBCs often have the […]
Brain tumours in general are some of the hardest to treat cancers. Whether it is a primary tumour in the brain or whether it is a metastasis, it is very difficult to treat. Drugs that target specific signalling pathways are generally thought to be superior to cytotoxic chemotherapy, when they work, because they typically avoid […]
HER-2 is a subtype of breast cancer. It is characterised because the cancer cell expresses the HER-2 receptor – a protein, that promotes the growth of cancer cells. In about one of every five breast cancers, the cancer cells have extra copies of the gene that makes the HER-2 protein. A new clinical trial, called The Shamrock […]
Eos are honoured to announce our collaboration with Breast Cancer Ireland in the lead-up to their Very Pink Run events at the end of August and the beginning of September. For every sale of our limited edition BCI UltraLight Pink running vest, we will donate 20% directly to Breast Cancer Ireland.
Gavin Hydes , CEO, Joe Duffy Group Says “ As supporters of BCI for seven years now and with a strong male profile in our workplace, we wanted to educate our team, especially our male colleagues, about Breast Cancer. We also want to show continued support to all the women in our lives, our mums, sisters, wives, partners and friends, as the incidence of breast cancer statistics are 1 in 7 women will develop this disease in their lifetime. Unfortunately, everyone knows someone who has been affected. This partnership is an opportunity for us to show our continued support practically by helping to build awareness and raise funds for their pioneering and relentless research in the fight to help find a cure. We are very proud to be long-time supporters of BCI.
Catherine O’Toole, Head of Marketing, for Very says “We’re very proud to announce an exciting partnership with Breast Cancer Ireland as the title sponsor of the newly named Very Pink Run! At Very, we’ve been on a mission to make a meaningful difference at the heart of Irish communities for over 50 years and with 1 in 7 women developing breast cancer during their lifetime, and 1 in 728 men, we know that the important work Breast Cancer Ireland does will touch many of our customers, colleagues, and their families during their lifetime. By increasing awareness and raising vital funds for the life-saving research and breast health education provided by Breast Cancer Ireland, we’re delighted to support this incredible cause and do our part to help us all live longer, happier and healthier lives.
Catherine O’Toole, Head of Marketing, for Very says “We’re very proud to announce an exciting partnership with Breast Cancer Ireland as the title sponsor of the newly named Very Pink Run! At Very, we’ve been on a mission to make a meaningful difference at the heart of Irish communities for over 50 years and with 1 in 7 women developing breast cancer during their lifetime, and 1 in 728 men, we know that the important work Breast Cancer Ireland does will touch many of our customers, colleagues, and their families during their lifetime. By increasing awareness and raising vital funds for the life-saving research and breast health education provided by Breast Cancer Ireland, we’re delighted to support this incredible cause and do our part to help us all live longer, happier and healthier lives.
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