A cure for skin cancer within reach
A cure for skin cancer could finally be within reach. That's according to a Cork-based oncologist who was reacting to the results of a ground breaking drugs trial which has shown a dramatic increase in survival rates.. 24 sufferers of the disease from Cork, Dublin and Galway are taking part in the groundbreaking trial which has seen reasearchers pioneering methods of harnessing the body's own immune system to fight cancer.. Skin cancer claims the lives of over 100 thousand people in Ireland every year and this new treatment shows an increase of up to five fold survival rate. Cork oncologist at CUH Derek Power told RedFM news that he believes this new treatment is an incredible breakthrough Click PLAY button to hear audio
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries