Someone Dies From Cancer Every Hour In Ireland
Every hour in Ireland someone dies from cancer. That's just one of the stark statistics that will be discussed in Cork today at Ireland's first National Oncology Symposium
The multi disciplinary symposium, presented by Irish and international cancer care experts, will hear how every 3 minutes in this country someone gets a cancer diagnosis with the incidence of the disease on the rise
A new radiotherapy centre is to open in Cork next year in a joint venture between Bon Secours Health System and UPMC
Brian Bird, lead oncologist at the Bon Secours in Cork told RedFM News that smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer, causing one third of all cancers.
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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
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
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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
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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
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
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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