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As summer arrives, so too does barbecue season and more time spent working and socialising outside. While these moments are part of everyday life across Ireland, especially in farming and agricultural communities, they also bring a higher risk of sunburn and burns from hot surfaces, flames, machinery or chemical exposure.

Each year, tens of thousands of people in Ireland undergo radiation therapy as part of their cancer treatment. A life-saving intervention, radiation therapy plays a vital role in improving survival. But for some, the effects of radiation don’t end with treatment.

When a wound lingers for weeks or months despite careful treatment, it can be frustrating and disheartening. Chronic wounds are estimated to affect one to two per cent of the population, and some people are even told there are no further treatment options.

Ireland has one of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in Europe, with more than 225,000 people currently diagnosed. Among the most serious complications are diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). DFUs are wounds that are slow to heal, and around 15 per cent of people with diabetes will develop a DFU during their lifetime. DFUs can significantly impact quality of life, and, in some cases, result in admission to hospital or amputation.

The team at OxyGeneration are celebrating the start of summer and with it the chance to go outside and enjoy all Galway has to offer. However, the start of summer sports seasons can unfortunately mean injuries and recovery.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder to talk not just about diagnosis, but about what comes after. For many people, the end of active treatment marks the beginning of a different kind of challenge.

April shines a light on two important cancer awareness campaigns, with both Bowel and Testicular Cancer Awareness Months falling this month. Together, the campaigns carry the same message: early detection saves lives, and recovery deserves the same attention as treatment.

Recovery can mean different things to different people. It might mean healing after an operation, recovering from an infection or illness, or getting a health condition under control.

World Sleep Day on March 14 is a reminder that sleep is not a luxury, it’s a biological necessity.

With International Women’s Day on March 8, and awareness campaigns for ovarian cancer and endometriosis running all month, March is a time to focus on women’s health.