Cancer
Cancer is a disorder that can occur inside any cell in our body. It is a mistake in the genetic code of the cell, (the DNA), which causes the cell to grow without control. The diagnosis of cancer is made after a number of clinical tests have been performed. These tests can include visual inspection, an x-ray and blood tests. Treatment for the cancer will depend on the type of cancer diagnosed. There are over 200 types of cancer, including breast cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer and skin cancer.
Links and Resources
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IrishHealth.com
Currently, around 30,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed throughout Ireland each year and it's a fact that one in three of us will have some form of cancer by the age of 74. After heart disease and stroke...more » -
Irish Cancer Society
Comprehensive information about cancer in Ireland, support and fundraising. Cancer affects one in three people in Ireland during the average lifetime. A lot of people have concerns about their risk... more » -
Irish National Cancer Registry
This is an official web site of the Irish National Cancer Registry. The Irish National Cancer Registry was set up in 1991 and began registering cancers nationwide in January 1994... more »
