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Early diagnosis key step in improving cancer survival
One in two people in Ireland will develop cancer at some point in their lives. If cancer is diagnosed early, it is easier to treat and there is a better chance of recovery.
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Residents benefit from move to new Waterford centre
Waterford Residential Care Centre recently marked two years of service at the new facility. The transfer of residents from St. Patrick’s and St. Aidan’s to more comfortable surrounds was a challenge accomplished during the first lockdown in April 2020.
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Staff at Saint Luke’s mark Poetry Day
Staff at St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network recently held special readings of their favourite poems in the garden of the Rathgar hospital.
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Imelda May poem included for patients and staff
Celebrating Poetry Day Ireland in recent weeks, a ‘Menu of Poems’ - selected by Galway poet Rita Ann Higgins - was distributed throughout Irish hospital wards, waiting rooms and other healthcare settings for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy.
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Donegal winners at Active Disability Services Awards
There was a double victory for Donegal Disability Services recently when two sets of brothers – Matthew and Kevin McLaughlin and James and Patrick Ruddy from Clarke’s Place, Moville were announced as winners of the Outstanding Community Disability Service Award.
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New access to revolutionary cancer treatment for children
CAR-T cell therapy, a revolutionary cancer treatment, will now be available for children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) to access in Ireland.
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