Tag: HER2+
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Living with cancer in Ireland: how personalized treatment is changing outcomes
Growing a new approach: from one-size-fits-all to personalized cancer care In Ireland, the cancer landscape has shifted dramatically in the last decade. The story of Lydia Whelan, a 32-year-old diagnosed with stage 2 HER2+ breast cancer in 2024, reflects a broader national trend: treatments are becoming more tailored, more precise, and more hopeful for patients…
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Ireland’s Cancer Care: From One-Size-Fits-All to Personalised Treatments
From shock to progress: a new era in Irish cancer care When Lydia Whelan discovered an indentation on her breast in the summer of 2024, she faced more than a diagnosis. The 32-year-old learned she had stage 2 breast cancer, a moment that could have derailed many lives. Instead, it underscored a broader shift in…
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Living with cancer in Ireland: We’ve moved from a one-size-fits-all treatment
From uniform treatments to personalised cancer care In Ireland, the cancer treatment landscape has shifted dramatically over the last decade. Patients who once faced a one-size-fits-all approach now benefit from personalised strategies that target the biology of their disease. For Lydia Whelan, a 32-year-old diagnosed with stage 2 HER2+ breast cancer in 2024, this evolution…