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Casting for Recovery UK and Ireland is an unique fly fishing programme for women with breast cancer, and it held a weekend retreat at the Mount Falcon Estate at Ballina recently where nine woman joined the residential retreat to learn the basics of fly casting as well as attending counselling and medical support groups.

Scientists at NUI Galway have completed a research study funded by Breast Cancer Now that has begun to unravel why women with estrogen receptor positive breast cancer develop a resistance to endocrine treatment, and have found a potential new approach to overcome the problem.

It’s that time of year again! The Annual Mayo Pink Ribbon Charity Cycle will take place on Saturday April 30. Yet again the beauty of Mayo will be showcased as three new routes take participants through our majestic countryside. With distances of 51km, 108km and 147km there’s something to suit everyone in this event. The organisers are delighted that once again the legendary Sean Kelly and their patron, Taoiseach Enda Kenny, will lead the cycle. 

University Hospital Galway is the first hospital in the country to host an inspiring exhibition which features the stories of 10 breast cancer survivors.

LEONARD BERNSTEIN'S 'Chichester Psalms' will be performed by the West Liberty University Singers from West Virginia, in the Galway Cathedral on Sunday March 6 at 8pm.

More than one in six outpatient attendances at Galway University Hospitals (UHG and Merlin Park) in 2014 involved newly diagnosed cancer patients.

To celebrate the historic Irish tradition of Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Little Christmas) on January 6, 2016, Breast Cancer Research encourages friends, family, neighbours, classmates, or work colleagues to gather and host an event to raise awareness and funds for vital breast cancer research.

2015 was a gala year for Mayo Pink Ribbon as it announced a staggering fundraising total of €110,643 for the year. This is the highest amount ever raised and the organising committee is full of praise for everyone involved in the fundraising efforts. Monies are generated by a combination of events including the Mayo Pink Ribbon Cycle, which takes place every May Bank Holiday weekend, and the Mayo Pink Ribbon Golf Classic. 

At spirit one spa, the renowned day spa at Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa Galway, a thoughtful and innovative series of nurturing treatments for cancer patients called Touch Therapy is available, using effective products from the Lindi Skin line, developed specifically with the skincare needs of cancer clients in mind. This October, support Breast Cancer Awareness Month by gifting someone you love with a Touch Therapy treatment at spirit one spa, providing them with the glorious gift of a tranquil, relaxing and soothing experience.

The Connacht Hotel in Renmore will be hosting a coffee morning tomorrow Friday October 23 in aid of Breast Cancer Research.