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Minister Simon Harris announces funding of €5 million for researchers…

3rd Oct

Minister Simon Harris announces funding of €5 million for researchers tackling major challenges…
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World GO Day & New Podcast

20th Sep

Today is World Gynaecologic Oncology Day #WorldGODay – a day where patients and…
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Breakthrough Cancer Research is one of over 70 charities to…

4th Sep

Breakthrough Cancer Research today announced that it has received an award of €28,000,…
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We’re Hiring A Research Officer

17th Jul

We're seeking a passionate, driven and empathetic Research Officer to join our growing…
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New documentary highlights impactful breakthroughs in cancer research in Ireland…

7th Jun

Cancer survivor Evelyn O’Rourke brings cancer survivors face to face with ground-breaking cancer…
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On National Cancer Survivors Day we are proud to welcome…

4th Jun

On National Cancer Survivors Day, we are proud to welcome Republic of Ireland…
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World first project creating bespoke breast prostheses for women post-mastectomy

17th May

Using 3D printing in the design and manufacture of bespoke prostheses for people…
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World Ovarian Cancer Day is Monday, 8th May 2023

8th May

Just one in five women in Ireland confident of noticing a symptom of…
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We’re Hiring A Research Officer

13th Apr

Breakthrough Cancer Research is a proactive and driven cancer research charity and funder…
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First All-Ireland Cancer Network (AllCaN) launched on World Cancer Day

4th Feb

Breakthrough Cancer Research launches AllCaN and invests €1 million in Oesophageal Cancer research…
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UCD-Led Breakthrough Funded Team Find New Tools to Manage Rare…

2nd Feb

Findings from an international research study involving Irish and Spanish patients reveal a…
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10 Years of Breakthrough Cancer Research

31st Dec

As part of our 10th anniversary celebrations we wanted to take time to…
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World Pancreatic Cancer Day – November 17th

17th Nov

Today on World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Breakthrough Cancer Research and pancreatic cancer survivors…
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Have a ball and make a difference

1st Oct

Tickets have gone on sale for the Breakthrough Cancer Research Winter Ball, which…
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€2 million investment in new research for Ireland’s 7 deadliest…

24th Sep

On World Cancer Research Day, and as the charity celebrates ten years of…
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60% of Irish women unaware of signs or symptoms of…

20th Sep

On the 20th of September the Irish Network of Gynaecological Oncology (INGO) which…
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New cancer research will help individualise treatment for patients with…

14th Sep

New research led by Breakthrough Cancer Research funded investigators at Cancer Research @UCC,…
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New research could have a big impact for brain cancer…

29th Aug

There’s new hope for people diagnosed with brain tumours in Ireland, a disease…
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Students hoping to find Breakthroughs in cancer care treatments

20th Jun

Five third level students, will spend the summer researching increased understanding and possible…
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Mayor unveils Professor Gerry O’Sullivan memorial statue

5th Jun

On National Cancer Survivors Day, Sunday June 5th, 2022 a life-sized statue was…
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World Ovarian Cancer Day – May 8th

8th May

May 8th is World Ovarian Cancer Day. New research from the Irish Network…
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