Tag: BRCA1
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Breast Cancer Awareness in Ireland: From Diagnosis to Hope
From a Slight Swelling to a Life-Saving Diagnosis In Ireland, breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women, but stories of early detection and resilience are reshaping public understanding. One such story comes from a Carlow native whose path from a minor tenderness to a life-changing diagnosis demonstrates why self-awareness and timely medical checkups…
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From Swelling to Survival: Irish Singer McDonnell’s Journey Through Breast Cancer and Beyond
Early Signs and the Importance of Self-Awareness Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Ireland, a fact underscored by the experiences shared by an Irish singer who navigated a sudden shift from mild swelling to a life-changing diagnosis. As Helen Forristal, director of nursing services with the Marie Keating Foundation, stresses, “One…