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Radiation therapy is a vital tool in the fight against cancer, but it can leave behind lasting effects. Late radiation injury, sometimes known as radiation fibrosis or late radiation toxicity, can manifest years after cancer treatment has concluded. However, there's assistance available in the form of hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT).

Galway has been crowned the most generous county in the world for 2024, solidifying its reputation for community spirit and kindness. This distinction comes from statistics released by GoFundMe, the global crowdfunding platform, which also named Ireland the ‘most generous country in the world’ for the sixth consecutive year.

The University of Galway Cancer Network, in partnership in the HSE West and North West has been accredited by the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI), making it the 20th such network to achieve cancer centre accreditation across Europe.

Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Galway West, Gráinne Seoige, has responded to recent criticism on her campaign to improve cancer treatment facilities in Galway, dismissing claims that she has ‘no regard’ for the cancer teams based in the west.

Gráinne Seoige’s comments about cancer services in Galway are deeply irresponsible and only serve to scaremonger patients and their families, a Fine Gael General Election candidate has said.

Two of the four top prizes in the 2024 Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Network Conference went to Atlantic Technological University (ATU) graduands Sharon Devine from Caherlistrane, County Galway and Jackie Kirk from Bishop O’Donnell Road, Galway city.

Independent Ireland candidate for Galway West, Noel Thomas, has said that the group will give medical cards to all cancer patients and abolish the means test for carers.

Two of the four top prizes in the 2024 Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Network Conference went to Atlantic Technological University (ATU) graduands Sharon Devine from Caherlistrane, County Galway and Jackie Kirk from Bishop O’Donnell Road, Galway city.

The family of a little girl with strong Galway connections have launched a fundraising campaign to bring her to the US for potentially life-changing treatment for an aggressive form of cancer. Little Zoe Mills, who will soon turn two, has been battling neuroblastoma for the past year.

The head of the National Cancer Control Programme should be included on the HSE Leadership Team to ensure cancer treatment receives the focus required, Senator Seán Kyne has said.