Robert O Connor

Genetic testing: A difficult choice for some, but knowledge is power

Only a small number of people who are eligible for predictive testing actually take it up

Every family is affected by cancer – in mine, genetics played a huge, tragic part

On World Cancer Day, four clear ways to improve outcomes from the dreaded disease

Routine prostate cancer testing ruled out due to ‘clear harms’ and ‘small’ benefit

Irish Cancer Society welcomes findings of international panel of experts in BMJ report

Does Ireland need dedicated body to fight pseudoscience?

‘Official responses to campaigns such as anti-HPV and anti-fluoride were inadequate’

‘Within my lifetime we could eradicate cervical cancer with the HPV vaccine and screening’

Dr Robert O’Connor, Irish Cancer Society head of research, believes education is key to a healthy society

‘Prostate cancer now rarely the death sentence that many men would fear’

Recent research has revealed the possibility of a new urine test for prostate cancer

GPs giving drug used to treat heroin addicts to cancer patients

Irish Cancer Society among those speaking out against ‘unproven’ Low Dose Naltrexone

Dance away the years – classes for older people bring physical and psycho-social health benefits

‘I discovered the Well Dance for Seniors classes and find it’s a wonderful way to get fit’

Highly processed food may lead to greater cancer ‘burden’

Study raises concerns over consumption of ready meals and fizzy drinks, says ‘BMJ’

No proof that most new cancer drugs extend life, study finds

Irish Cancer Society says UK study raises ‘very valid issues’

Early detection key to surviving cancer

The role of three general categories; genes, age and lifestyle, in the diagnosis of cancer

Scientists find potential ‘Achilles’ heel’ in oesophageal cancer

Discovery leads to clinical trial in humans with potential for new treatement

Bowel cancer breakthrough likely to improve cure rates

Queen’s University research shows ‘genetic signatures’ will help identify best treatments

Grabbing oesophageal cancer by the throat

‘Sometimes nothing can help but always believe in the amazing medical teams’

The future is much brighter for people diagnosed with cancer

Sarah McGinley is just one of the many people with a positive ending to their cancer story. She was diagnosed with cancer of the thyroid just after giving birth to her son in 2015

Cancer death rate in Mulhuddart ‘nearly three times’ higher than Castleknock

Irish Cancer Society researcher says biggest cancer risk factor is ‘living longer’

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