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New report by the National Cancer Registry assesses the effect of deprivation on cancer

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - 11:15

The National Cancer Registry (NCRI) has today published a new report entitled: Cancer inequalities in Ireland by deprivation, 2004-2018. This report measures differences in cancer incidence, five-year survival and stage at presentation between...Read more

Socio-demographic differences

Socio-demographic factors

Diagnosing cancer in an emergency: Patterns of emergency presentation of cancer in Ireland 2002–2015

Patients over 65 and those from the poorest communities are more likely to have their cancer diagnosed as an emergency

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A new research report funded by the Irish Cancer Society and carried out by the Registry is being launched today. The research found that:

About 3,000 of the 22,000 invasive cancers diagnosed each year are diagnosed as emergencies (excluding...Read more

Inequalities identified in treatment and survival in non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Thursday, January 12, 2017 - 11:20

A new NCRI-led study finds that private health insurance influences treatment and survival in non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL).Read more

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Private Health Insurance

Deprivation

Emergency presentation

Cancer Inequalities in Ireland

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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

Cancer Inequalities in Ireland: new report by National Cancer Registry

Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - 11:50

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

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