Tag: Ireland healthcare
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Bantry Opens €8m Endoscopy Unit as CUH Expands BowelScreen Services
New Endoscopy Facility in Bantry Opens Amid BowelScreen Expansion A new €8 million endoscopy unit in Bantry has officially opened, marking a significant milestone for Cork University Hospital (CUH) and its ongoing expansion of the national BowelScreen program. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to streamline bowel cancer screening and diagnostic procedures for residents across west…
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Endometriosis Care Abroad: My Athens Excision Experience
When the Irish system let me down Endometriosis affects an estimated 155,000 people in Ireland, yet many women still face delays, disbelief, and a lack of specialist care. My own journey began with relentless pelvic pain and a cascade of confusing symptoms that medical professionals struggled to address. Since August 2024, daily pain, urinary urgency,…
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Athens Medical Journey: My Endometriosis Surgery Abroad
Athens as a Lifeline: Why I chose to go abroad for endometriosis surgery Endometriosis is a deeply painful, chronic condition that affects hundreds of thousands. In Ireland, the Endometriosis Association estimates about 155,000 people live with this disease, yet access to specialists remains painfully slow for many. My own journey began with escalating, daily pain…