A major new report, published online by the National Cancer Registry today, highlights strong patterns of cancer inequality by deprivation, age and, to a lesser extent, urban/rural status. These factors influence the risk of developing cancer (incidence) and the survival, stage at presentation, treatment and associated health conditions (comorbidities) of cancer patients in Ireland. In many instances, these patterns of inequality apply across a range of cancer types.Read more
CERVIVA and the National Cancer Registry have recently started a major new programme of research funded by the Health Research Board (HRB). For the past decade, with the support of the HRB and a range of other...Read more