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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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Menopause, Diet and Cancer is a practical resource for women navigating menopause as a result of cancer treatment, offering evidence-based nutritional guidance to support health and well-being. irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

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Book details advice for cancer patients to counter 'world full of nutrition misinformation'

One breast cancer patient said: 'The very treatments that are keeping me alive also carry long-term risks to my heart, bones, brain, and other vital organs.'

Daniel Nuzum @danielnuzum.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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Very proud to join esteemed colleagues and participants from the LiamMcTrial this evening a we launch the ‘Living well toolkit’ for men recovering from cancer. Honoured to be part of this great work @uccresearch.bsky.social

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Daniel Nuzum @danielnuzum.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

In this #menshealthweek can I give a shout out to the amazing LiamMc Trial team for their inspiring work with men following prostate cancer treatment. @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

In a powerful blend of art, community & care Cancer Research @UCC & CCAE unveil Moving Words - a new (micro)landscape in the city raising awareness for cancer survivorship. Read more: tinyurl.com/52dy62m5 Support our work: tinyurl.com/bdavkfxd

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

We are proud to have Professor Jack Gleeson co-lead the pragmatic randomised clinical trials component of this exciting project aimed at managing the long-term effects of testicular cancer in young survivors. Interdisciplinary research driving innovation to help improve lives of people with cancer.

Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

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🏅The CUH/UCC Cancer Centre received a gold standard European accreditation today & is now a designated Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) Cancer Centre. This accreditation will enhance clinical & research ecosystem attracting funding and experts to work in this region.

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

The CUH/UCC Cancer Centre is officially a designated Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) Cancer Centre #OncologyDays2025 #OECI #CUH #UCC #HSESouthWest

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

On #WorldMicrobiomeDay our #MicrobiomeAmbassadors are declaring their microbe love publicly to raise awareness of the potential microbiomes have for healthier people and a healthier planet. Our director Prof RoisinMConnolly is leading out the campaign.

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

We’re proud to share a novel, internationally recognised protocol from the LYSA Trial - selected as a top abstract at ESPEN 2023. This dietitian-led survivorship intervention uses ePROs over 12 months to monitor weight, nutrition, and physical activity. Read more: doi.org/10.12688/hrb...

Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

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Earlier this summer our Marie Curie (INSPIRE) fellow Munawar Abbas spoke at the International Symposium on Nutritional Strategies for Sustainable Health hosted by Government College University, Faisalabad & the Nutrition and Health Society. Title: 'Feeding the Gut – How Microbes Shape Our Health'

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Menopause, Diet & Cancer is designed to offer practical, evidence-based guidance on how dietary and lifestyle choices can alleviate menopausal symptoms and enhance overall wellbeing. @katiejohnston3.bsky.social irishpharmacist.ie/news/new-res...

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New resource for women navigating menopause and diet after cancer - Irish Pharmacist

A new innovative resource has been launched for women affected by cancer who are experiencing a treatment-induced menopause...

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Could tumour growth speed predict outcomes in oligoprogressive cancer treated with SBRT? In a study of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy treated patients Prof Aisling Barry & team find tumour-specific growth rate may help identify who benefits most from treatment, irrespective of type.

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Explore cutting-edge XR research & innovation! The EU-funded TRANSCEND-XR project at UCC are hiring for 2 roles 🔹 Project Manager – tinyurl.com/35r3e3zj 🔹 Postdoc Researcher – tinyurl.com/46jxavsn #JobAlert #XR #ResearchJobs #EUfunded #UCC

Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

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To ensure end-of-life care is the best it can be teams at Marymount Cork & CUH Cork introduced a care planning form, checklist & staff training to improve how dying patients and families are supported. Read full paper here 📰 www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/32...

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Delighted to see the LIAM Mc Study Protocol gaining international recognition in @plosone.org. A huge testament to the incredible impact this investigator-initiated study is having on patient care. Read the full paper: tinyurl.com/3xey2m8n

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

The CUH/UCC Cancer Centre is seeking a passionate and strategic Programme Manager (Senior Research Coordinator) to help drive transformative change in cancer care and research across the South West region. Learn more tinyurl.com/3d527muc

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

The CUH/UCC Cancer Centre team is looking for a dynamic Programme Manager to drive the Centre’s development, implement key policies, and engage with stakeholders & funders. Ready to make an impact? Apply now! tinyurl.com/3d527muc

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Exceptional Opportunity! In a joint role between UCC and CUH this Professor in Cancer Clinical Trials role offers a chance to drive research, expand clinical trials and improve patient outcomes worldwide. Apply today to play a key role in building an OECI Centre of Excellence. tinyurl.com/mr57t6yz

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Katie E Johnston RD @katiejohnston3.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

📣 have you been diagnosed with cancer, and are experiencing menopausal symptoms as a result of your treatment? we’re looking to hear from you! please consider completing our survey if you are eligible, it will only take 15 minutes of your time! tinyurl.com/menocancersu...

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

💛 Exciting news this #DaffodilDay! The #LiamMcTrial research team at UCC & CUH in collaboration with Irish Cancer Society & Pfizer are launching their “Your Living Well Toolkit” to support the long term well-being of men who have completed their 12-week LIAM Mc program. @katiejohnston3.bsky.social

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Cancer Research @UCC went 'all in against cancer' on #DaffodilDay in support of Irish Cancer Society. You can support our fundraising efforts by donating at the link below: fundraise.cancer.ie/fundraisers/...

Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

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The Menopause, Diet & Cancer booklet was developed from the LYSA Trial by CORU-registered dietitian at UCC & School of Food and Nutritional Sciences supported by The Irish Cancer Society and offers evidence-based guidance for women navigating menopause after cancer. @katiejohnston3.bsky.social

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Ireland’s health system faces challenges, but university research is driving breakthroughs. The Women’s Cancer Survivorship programme, led by @ucc.ie researchers, offers first-of-their-kind clinics to support survivors post-treatment. Learn more: 🔗 www.iua.ie/betterirelan...

Director of Cancer Research @UCC, Prof. Róisín Connolly stands holding a sign that reads 'making more survivors' on a sunny day, on UCC campus

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Our #LYSA cancer survivorship study was chosen by @IUAofficial to profile exemplars of research from @UCC showcasing how university research drives breakthroughs that improve lives. #BetterIreland www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEoZ...

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Lily Keane @lilykeane.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

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The Keane lab is hiring! Join our team at @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social on an exciting new project trying to understand how the gut-brain axis shapes the tumour microenvironment of Diffuse Midline Glioma #cryanlab #DMG #DIPG Apply here using using Job Id 085551 ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc...

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Research by @maevehennessy.bsky.social & @rmconnolly.bsky.social published in @ascocancer.bsky.social investigating multiplex spatial proteomic analysis of HER2-positive breast tumours reveals unique molecular and immunological properties associated with treatment response. 📄 tinyurl.com/nhmcw3ay

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Roisin M Connolly @rmconnolly.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Attending this am the @ucc.ie Student Research Conference. @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social academic oncologist Jack Gleeson presenting his #UCCCTG supported investigator-led LiamMc trial for men with advanced prostate cancer. clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT059...

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Stephanie L. Graff, MD FACP FASCO @drsgraff.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Meredith Regan proposes framework using established criteria for pragmatic clinical trial design, then walks audience thru process using PREPEC. #masterclass #SGBCC2025

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Roisin M Connolly @rmconnolly.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Such a great session on clinical trial design at #SGBCC2025. Importance of patient voice from study design to approval.

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Roisin M Connolly @rmconnolly.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Delighted to be in Vienna with @CUH/UCC Cancer Centre @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.com teams #SGBCC2025 Excited to hear about latest updates in breast cancer care & research!

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Erika Hamilton MD, FASCO @erikahamilton9.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Happy to have participated in #SERENA6, using ctDNA to tailor an early switch strategy for metastatic HR+ disease. Could make ctDNA actually ACTIONable in breast for the first time! www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre...

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Camizestrant demonstrated highly statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival in 1st-line advanced HR-positive breast cancer with an emergent ESR1 tumou...

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John F. Cryan @jfcryan.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Latest lab review- The Gut microbiota-Immune-Brain axis: Therapeutic Implications. Just out in @cp-cellrepmed.bsky.social Well done @kjdoriordan.bsky.social @moloneyger.bsky.social & @lilykeane.bsky.social www.cell.com/cell-reports...

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Congratulations to Professor Mary Cahill on her upcoming retirement! We were delighted to welcome Prof Cahill & Haematology colleagues from CUH to the Centre today to share how our team supports cancer clinical trials & how we might support & collaborate in the future.

Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

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Cancer Research @UCC PhD student Maria Carey at the annual Irish Association for Cancer Research Conference with her poster which looks at the role of USP18 in oesophageal cancer cells. #IACR2025 @uccresearch.bsky.social

Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

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Research by Maeve Hennessy, Roisin Connolly and their team looks at how PET/CT scans and HER2-related tissue markers can help predict how well HER2-targeted treatments will work for early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer.

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Darren Dahly @statsepi.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Kate is a star. Very proud of this research team, and our own contributions to the design, data management, dynamic symptom reporting, and data analysis (with @bapalmer.bsky.social).

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

The Cancer Trial Cork and IRROG radiation oncology team have recruited the first patient to the #EXPERT breast trial which aims to further personalise cancer care in early stage breast cancer.

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Join us Monday 10 March for the next seminar in the series presented by Dr Rory Crottie, Consultant Histopathologist at CUH, and Dr Rachel Brodie, Consultant Haematologist at CUH.  This session will be chaired by Prof Louise Burke. Register in advance: tinyurl.com/j7eat7m4

Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

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Dr Bueso, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Tangney Lab in Cancer Research @UCC, aims to remove barriers to research for underrepresented regions, by reforming research assessment systems, promoting research integrity and fostering trust in science.

Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

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Congratulations to Prof Jim Clover and the Cancer Trial Cork team at CUH for their recruitment milestone on this surgical trial.

Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

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🥇 First in Ireland Milestone Congratulations to PI Zibi Marchocki & colleague Vicki Cleary at #CUMH on recruiting the first patient in Ireland to this study which gives patients genetically pre-disposed to developing gynaecological cancer improved quality of life by delaying the onset of menopause

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

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The Irish Cancer Society is now accepting applications for their Ph.D. Scholarship Programme 2025. This award is for graduates who want to pursue a PhD in cancer research. www.cancer.ie/cancer-resea...

Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

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A new trial at CUH led by PI Richard Bambury is exploring an innovative device for treating non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, further strengthening the surgical oncology trials portfolio.

Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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Another new cancer trial at CUH is the GLORIOSA trial for patients with ovarian cancer. Led by PI Dr Dearbhaile Collins and the Cancer Trials Cork team.

Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

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Congratulations to the LYSA Study team on being awarded the Irish Cancer Society Survivorship Project of the Year award which recognises the contribution of an exemplar survivorship research project on the cancer research landscape.

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Cancer Research @UCC @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Another trial opened in @CUH_Cork by Cancer Trials Cork is the PREcoopERA study under PI @rmconnolly.bsky.social. For people with early breast cancer.