Cancer

PhD researcher at the University of Galway Nial O'Reilly funded by Breakthrough Cancer Research

Galway student aims to uncover why bowel cancer resists immunotherapy

Aware volunteer Declan Smith who helps facilitate the local Support and Self-Care Group for adults living with depression, bipolar disorder or anxiety at Croí na Gaillimhe, Mill Street, Galway

Local Galway man lost his 'mañana personality' after cancer survival

University Hospital Galway (UHG)

Woman misdiagnosed by Galway hospital was told 'she was making it up'

Galway Clinic

Galway medics warn cancer check guidelines could risk missing tumours

Marian Hastings and her and James' three boys, Eoin, Ben and Joey.

Galway businessman's wife felt hospice 'right place' after diagnosis

Young Galway boy Alfie, 6, who is battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia

GAA stars heartwarming gesture to help Galway cousin, 6, with leukemia

Irish woman overwhelmed by support from people across Ireland after she was diagnosed with cancer

Irish woman 'blown away' by amount raised after shocking diagnosis

Thousands are expected to take part in 2026 Strip and Dip in aid of Aoibhinns pink tie

Ireland AM presenter skinny dipping for very important cause

Therapy dog does his UHG rounds to deliver comfort and calm

Tribute from a son for the care Portiuncula afforded to his mother

A Different View: Beating Scott Hastings on BBC Radio Scotland

Boston Scientific’s €75m investment is massive Galway boost

Young cancer patients’ own space in University Hospital Galway

Natural Women with Leslie and Flo stops off at Galway

Shattering the stigma - living a full life with HIV

The drugs that keep us alive a little bit longer

Cancer won’t wait – but know you’re not alone
A Galway bowel and breast cancer survivor is calling on her fellow Galwegians to go all in against cancer for the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, which takes place on Friday week.
Dave O'Connell

Galway music producer’s cancer diagnosis in war-torn Ukraine

Galway mum wants to inspire others with daughter’s cancer story

Public talk on cancer prevention to take place in Mervue

The reality of life with incurable lung cancer

Young mum reveals reality of life with incurable lung cancer

New unit a ‘game-changer’ for cancer patients in West

Support pours in for cancer dad

Dad refused lifesaving cancer drug because he has no health insurance

Finding a new way forward

New treatment to avoid hair loss during chemotherapy

Critical illness inspired children’s author Stephen Corrigan

Galway mum loses her battle

Dad’s radical treatment in fight for life after four-year cancer battle

A definitive cookbook to reduce cancer risk

Brave Holly's battle against leukaemia

Alan Rushe at the Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Centre at University Hospital Galway. Photo: Joe O'Shaughnessy

Offering a lifeline to people affected by cancer

Cancer victim Regina Duffy pictured singer Sean Keane who is performing a concert in Cklaremorris Town Hall at the end of April with all proceeds going towards her treatment.

Fundraising drive to help couple in cancer battle

Cllr Michael Fahy

Stroke vows to fight on despite cancer battle

Olive Shaughnessy and her husband Tom with their children (from left) Kate, John, Luke and (in Tom's arms) Kevin.

New book from Galway mum beating the odds on incurable cancer

Presenting the cheque for €80,131.65 to East Galway and Midlands Cancer Support were (back): Oisín Cooney, Eanna Cooney, Cormac Cooney.
Front: Mike Daly (cancer support), Jacqueline Daly (cancer support), Hubert Geoghegan, Peter Cooney, Emer Cooney and Mossey Concannon, Chairperson of the Committee.
Photo: Gerry Stronge.

All-Ireland winner battles cancer – and vows to help fellow sufferers

Audrey Morgan Kindregan: "My poor boy who has seen enough cancer in a small few years to last him a lifetime."

Mum’s plea: ‘Please help save my life’

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Cancer is Galway’s leading cause of death and illness according to life insuranc...

Ronan Gaynor gets up close with Thomas the Tank Engine.

Community rallies to back Galway braveheart in cancer battle

The downside of Point-to-Pointing as horse and jockey part company during the recent meeting in Dartfield, Loughrea.

Heartfelt plea on cancer sun risk

The Geoghegan family from Lavally, Tuam who are organising a fundraising event in memory of the late Kevin Geoghegan, which will take place in Geoghegan's Nightclub, Tuam, this Sunday (back - from left) Padraig, Michael, Dylan, Ger, Billy and Dara Geoghegan, with (front) Martina, Anne, Martin, Breda, Mary, Amanda, Claire and Caroline Geoghegan.
Photo: Johnny Ryan Photography.

Charity fundraiser carries through cancer patient’s dying wishes

Conor Lane and his girlfriend Elisa Brugger.

Chemotherapy patient aims to put on 10kg for charity

UHG

Cancer appointments cancelled at UHG despite promises

Róisín Ó Cearbhaill

Galway oncologist leads cancer breakthrough

Aine Morgan.

Community rallies to cancer woman’s side

Ann Marie McDonagh and Amy Galvin photographed this week.

Galway cancer women search for miracle cure

Fighting fit...Lasairfhíona Ní Chonaola.

Island singer aims to complete album after cancer diagnosis

Sometimes children's fears are worse than the reality.

Support service for children affected by cancer

Olive Shaughnessy with her new book.

Brave Galway mum grabs life with both hands

Deputy Paul Connaughton Jnr: an eye-opening experience.

Cancer patients are ‘second-class citizens’

Darren McMahon, who competed in the 2015 Colour Dash in NUIG to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society this summer.

Cancer survivor welcomes new research unit

Colour dash fundraising run

Cancer survivor celebrates Father’s Day with fundraising run

Hospital patient

Hundreds have cancer appointments cancelled

Stephen Reilly after climbing Cross Mountain in Medjugorje.

Galway boy’s Medjugorje miracle

Karen Brennan

Dealing with cancer’s aftershock

Four year old Róisín Smith with her hair.

Four year old donates her luscious locks for charity that helps children with ca...

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