Breast Cancer

HSE issues warning over breast implants and “tissue expanders”

A concern for anyone with breast implants. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the HSE has warned patients with breast implants to be aware of the signs and symptoms of a rare form of cancer by the name of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). While the cancer is related to breast implants, it […]

A concern for anyone with breast implants. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the HSE has warned patients with breast implants to be aware of the signs and symptoms of a rare form of cancer by the name of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). While the cancer is related to breast implants, it […]

6 years ago

Survivor Michael Reynolds on the realities facing men diagnosed with breast cancer

Brought to you by the Irish Cancer Society “Men can be reluctant to talk or to get support but it does help.” In 2016, 30-year-old Michael Reynolds had noticed a lump on his chest and went to see his doctor, who referred him for further tests. Eventually, he was sent to Galway University Hospital for a […]

Brought to you by the Irish Cancer Society “Men can be reluctant to talk or to get support but it does help.” In 2016, 30-year-old Michael Reynolds had noticed a lump on his chest and went to see his doctor, who referred him for further tests. Eventually, he was sent to Galway University Hospital for a […]

7 years ago

WATCH: This bra unhooking challenge is our new favourite thing, and it’s for a good cause

There are varying degrees of skill on show… The sight of various men unhooking a woman’s bra in the street is sure to cause a stir anywhere it happens, and this was all for a good cause. October is breast cancer awareness month and to help raise the profile of it, the good people over at […]

There are varying degrees of skill on show… The sight of various men unhooking a woman’s bra in the street is sure to cause a stir anywhere it happens, and this was all for a good cause. October is breast cancer awareness month and to help raise the profile of it, the good people over at […]

10 years ago