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BreastCheck will be operating at a reduced capacity due to Covid-19 in the first week of January

Donegal Action for Cancer Care (DACC) has welcomed news it received yesterday from BreastCheck service in relation to appointments in January and Covid-19 restrictions. Spokesperson, Betty Holmes, said for DACC it is so important to get this ...

02 Jan 2021 at 12:30

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Hugely successful Amyloidosis conference

Speaking at the 'Emerging from the Shadows' conference on Amyloidosis, co-organiser, Rosaline Callaghan, whose family is from Burt in Inishowen, said the team behind it was ''absolutely thrilled we have pulled off this historic, ...

01 Jun 2022 at 17:45

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Second BreastCheck unit to operate in Donegal for limited time

A second BreastCheck unit is to carry out screening in Donegal for a limited time. The mobile unit is to carry out screening at the public services centre in Donegal Town from today, August 26, for 22 days, according to Donegal ...

26 Aug 2021 at 11:07

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Even further reductions to Donegal's cancer services in danger of becoming the 'new normal'

Cancer is in danger of becoming the ‘forgotten C’ as many services in Donegal and across the country remain suspended and waiting lists grow. The Irish Cancer Society has expressed grave concerns about the ‘new normal’ of ...

13 Aug 2020 at 12:10

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‘Genetic testing must be made available’ - Donegal Action Cancer Care

The eircode-denial of the gene-silencing drug, Patisiran, to Irish citizens with an Amyloidosis diagnosis, is being forcefully challenged by Donegal health activist, Betty Holmes. Patisiran, a proven treatment for ...

07 May 2020 at 12:01

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BREAKING: Life-changing Amyloidosis drug approved

The life-changing Amyloidosis drug, Patisiran (Onpattro®) has today been approved for patients living in the Republic of Ireland. The drug is available to people with an Amyloidosis diagnosis living in Europe, ...

09 Jul 2021 at 19:02

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Donegal's forgotten cemetery

A well-known health services advocate is spearheading a campaign to ensure that a graveyard in Letterkenny is always remembered. Betty Holmes of Donegal Action for Cancer Care was walking in Letterkenny Town ...

18 Dec 2016 at 21:44

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Lifesaving Amyloidosis drug available from October 1

The life-prolonging Amyloidosis treatment, Patisiran, will be available in the Republic of Ireland from October 1. According to Rosaline Callaghan of the All Ireland ATTR Amyloidosis Awareness organisation, ...

17 Sept 2021 at 12:08

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Second breast surgeon post now permanent at Letterkenny University Hospital

Donegal Action for Cancer Care (DACC) has welcomed the news that the second breast surgeon post at Letterkenny University Hospital has now been made a permanent post. DACC has worked very hard to ensure ...

31 May 2022 at 08:00

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Life-changing Amyloidosis drug approved

The life-changing Amyloidosis drug, Patisiran (Onpattro®) has been approved for patients living in the Republic of Ireland. The drug was already available to people with an Amyloidosis diagnosis living ...

16 Jul 2021 at 11:45

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'Services being gradually stripped from Letterkenny University Hospital' - Donegal Action for Cancer Care

Fears "key services are being gradually stripped from Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH)" have prompted health advocacy group, Donegal Action for Cancer Care, to call on the Minister for Health, ...

07 Sept 2021 at 11:41

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Donegal women urged to attend BreastCheck appointments

Women in Donegal are being urged to attend their BreastCheck appointments. Speaking to Inish Live, the chairperson of the advocacy group, Donegal Action for Cancer Care, said the BreastCheck Unit ...

01 May 2022 at 14:15

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