WORLD BARRETT'S OESOPHAGUS DAY World Barrett's Oesophagus Day was May 16th, and to mark it, we shared some exciting new research that you are helping to fund as part of the AllCaN-Oesophageal Network. You can read the details below of this this highly innovative study that is led by Prof. Jacintha O’Sullivan. The team aim to target inflammation in people with Barrett’s oesophagus, a condition affecting the food pipe that increases the risk of developing Oesophageal cancer. Thank you for all your ongoing help to support this project.
RING OF KERRY CHARITY CYCLE - 5 WEEKS TO GO! The countdown is on! With just 5 weeks to go, the excitement and anticipation for this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle are building. This event on Saturday, 6th July 2024, promises not only an unforgettable experience but also the chance to make a significant impact by raising funds for cancer research. Why Join Us? If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time! Click here to registerand join Team Breakthrough. Take on the challenge of cycling 170km on one of Ireland’s most iconic routes. You’ll journey through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, all while contributing to a cause that is close to many hearts. What to Expect Cycling the Ring of Kerry is not just about the physical challenge; it’s about the camaraderie, the scenery, and the sense of achievement. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a motivated beginner, this event is designed to be rewarding and enjoyable. Get Involved By participating, you’ll be helping to raise much-needed funds for cancer research. Every turn of your wheel brings us closer to breakthroughs for people with cancer and their families. Your support will make a real difference. Any Questions? We’re here to help! If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact Edel at edel@breakcancer.ie or call 021 422 6655.
Join us in making this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle a resounding success. Together, we can achieve something extraordinary. We look forward to seeing you there!
My name is Eoghan Gubbins-Cloney. My journey with cancer began on 3rd October 1997 when, at just sixteen months old, I was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma; a brain tumour associated with the Cerebellum (base of brain). My symptoms were not indicative of a brain tumour, my GP initially misdiagnosed me as having Cerebral Palsy, a condition which would account for the loss of control in my lower limbs but not projectile vomiting which I was also experiencing. My mom and grandmother, not completely satisfied with the Cerebral Palsy diagnosis, brought me to Cork University Hospital for a specialist second opinion. I was administered a CT scan which initially showed nothing out of the ordinary.
Following this, I was given contrast before another CT scan was performed. Contrast is a dye used in CT scans to assist radiologists in distinguishing different structures in the body. With the aid of contrast, the radiologists and doctors were able to identify a golf ball-sized tumour attached to my brain stem under the Cerebellum and two metastases that had travelled to the spine.
The outlook was not good. The doctors recommended that I should be taken home, made as comfortable as possible and enjoy whatever time I had left; they estimated a maximum of three weeks.
A surgeon at Cork University Hospital agreed to carry out an excision and remove the tumour, however there was no guarantee I would survive the surgery. Surgery such as this was not normally carried out on anyone under the age of two and my surgeon had never before operated on anyone as young as sixteen months for this brain tumour. However, thankfully, the surgery was a success. What followed was a course of Chemotherapy, both intravenous (3 months) and oral (5 months, administered every day by my mom)...read the rest of Eoghan’s story here on our website. Your support for life-changing cancer research is what is changing the futrure for people like Eoghan - thank you for always being there 💕
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE BEHIND THE LABORATORY DOOR? Now is your chance! Wednesday, June 26th, the Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, in collaboration with Breakthrough Cancer Research, invites you to come on an extraordinary journey into the heart of scientific discovery.
Join us for an exclusive public tour of the cutting-edge research facilities at the Institute, located in the grounds of St. James’s Hospital. Witness firsthand the groundbreaking work being done in cancer research, as you explore the very laboratories where innovations are born.
Visitors will be treated to cancer research talks and guided tours through the labs. You'll also see the core equipment that our dedicated scientists use daily in their relentless pursuit of better treatments for people with cancer.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your tickets today. Step behind the scenes and meet the people you are supporting and be inspired by the passion and perseverance driving the future of cancer research. We're looking forward to seeing you there.
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