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IN PRESS: ECT for the treatment of primary basal cell carcinoma; A randomised control trial comparing ECT and surgery w/ 5 year follow up

This BCR-funded prospective randomised controlled trial investigated whether Electrochemotherapy could be effectively used as a primary treatment for Basal Cell carcinoma (BCC).

2019 In the Numbers

See a snapshot of our 2019 in numbers, made possible with your amazing support.

Nationwide call for cancer survivors to get involved with creative research charity campaign

Breakthrough Cancer Research seeks creative individuals who are cancer survivors or are living with cancer for special initiative in the New Year!

€11.9 million SFI research collaboration targets precision oncology

Breakthrough part of new national collaborative centre project where Irish Charity, Industry and University sector combine forces to improve cancer patient outcomes.

Breakthrough Demands Better for Pancreatic Cancer

On November 21st we are joining a worldwide coalition to Demand Better, for patients and for survival.

LANCET: Cancer survival in high income countries (including Ireland) is improving, but international disparities persist

A study by ICBP, published in Lancet today, looked at 3.9 million cancer cases in 7 comparable countries including Ireland and found encouraging news especially for some harder to treat cancers.

Healthy Eating for Cancer Survivors

Breakthrough was delighted to see an article, highlighting the latest Cancer Patient Cook Book Published in the Irish Times Health Supplement on 16/07/2019.

Translational Cancer Conference - Sept 5th & 6th

Breakthrough Cancer Research is hosting a one and a half day Translational Cancer Conference on the evening of September 5th and on September 6th.

Breakthrough Cancer Research names as one of the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle Beneficiariesfor 2019

The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle is back with Breakthrough once again names as a main charities for 2019. Registration for the 2019 event opens this Thursday 28th Feb at 12:00PM at ringofkerrycycle.ie

Qualtrics’ 5 For The Fight Campaign Raises over €300,000 for research into immune-based cancer treatments

The Qualtrics®-led 5 For The Fight® campaign for Breakthrough in Ireland has raised over €300,000 in its first year!

Cancer Research - We want your opinion

We want to make sure that we continue to support research that is important for patients and their families. So, we are asking you, members of the public for your opinion.

New Musgrave Cancer Research PhD Scholarship

We are thrilled to announce an open call for the Musgrave Cancer Research PhD Scholarship in association with Breakthrough. Funding for a 3 year PhD Scholarship will be provided.

World Cancer Day 2019

World Cancer Day 2019 Find out how to reduce your cancer risk. Supported by the Irish Cancer Prevention Network

Global Coalition Unites to Fight World’s Toughest Cancer on World Pancreatic Cancer Day

Breakthrough joins over 70 organizations from 30 countries participate in annual campaign to shine spotlight on the urgent need for earlier detection

Three Grants for Research into Poor Prognosis Cancers Awarded

Gold nanoparticles fighting oesophageal cancer, attacking lung cancer with an electric pulse/immune combo & targeting drug resistance in oesophageal cancer are three of the projects announced today.

Doctor’s input vital to driving targeted, innovative research

Breakthrough is working with Mediaplanet Ireland on their Innovation Within Oncology Campaign. CEO Orla Dolan discusses the importance of clinical collaboration in Cancer Research.

Run For A Reason

Nearly 750 people die from Cancer every month in Ireland. We want to change that. Breakthrough is calling 750 runners to join us this year as we Run For A Reason. Will you be one of them?

Cervical Screening Statement

Statement from Breakthrough Cancer Research on the current Cervical Screening situation.

35th Annual Ring of Kerry Cycle 2018

Breakthrough Cancer Research is delighted to be one of the main beneficiaries at the 35th Annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle taking place on 7 July 2018.

GAA Charity Partners team up for the Sláinte Ball

3 of the Official GAA Charity Partners – The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Make-A-Wish® Ireland & Breakthrough – are teaming up this year to impact people’s lives for the better with the Sláinte Ball!

GAA ‘Tour de Thurles’ raises €25,000

GAA ‘Tour de Thurles’ raises €25,000 for Official GAA Charity Partners

Qualtrics Partners with Breakthrough to invest in cures for the hardest to treat cancers

5 For The Fight partnership aims to raise €500,000 to fund tumour immunology programme

Breakthrough joins with Global Coalition to “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” on World Pancreatic Cancer Day

Annual campaign, on Thursday 16, November, shines spotlight on the urgent need for earlier detection in fight against world’s toughest cancer

Battle of the Brightest Brains for Breakthrough Cancer Research

Put your colleagues to the test and be crowned brightest business brains in Cork at the Breakthrough Cancer Research Corporate Quiz on Wednesday, 8, November, at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs

Renowned Cork Artist launched bespoke Christmas Cards for Cancer Research

Renowned textile artist, Fiona Turley, will launch her bespoke 2017 Christmas Cards on Sunday, 5 November 2017 at Gallery Crafts in Kilworth.

Breakthrough is Fighting For The Girls

Join Breakthrough this October as we fight for the girls! The campaign takes place this autumn to raise vital funds for research into women’s cancers.

National Cancer Strategy Launched

Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD, today (Wednesday, 5 July 2017) launched the new National Cancer Strategy 2017 - 2026.

Challenge yourself for Cancer Research this Summer

Breakthrough Cancer Research is asking people across Ireland to challenge themselves for cancer research this July for the 12th Kerryway Fundraising Walk.

Breakthrough Announced as one of the GAA's Charity Partners

Breakthrough Cancer Research was today announced as one of the GAA's five charity partners at Croke Park.

Professor Mary Cahill appointed Interim Director at Cork Cancer Research Centre

Women in Ireland Advised Not to Ignore Abdominal Changes

Breakthrough Cancer Research, OvaCare, the Emer Casey Foundation, SOCK and the Marie Keating Foundation are asking women across Ireland not to ignore the warning signs of ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer - Free Evening Seminar

A free seminar on Ovarian Cancer will take place in the Western Gateway Building on World Ovarian Day, Monday, 8 May between 6 - 7.30pm. The free event is open to the public.

Bugs into Drugs

Breakthrough is looking at ways to use the patient’s own immune system to attack cancerous cells. Dr Mike Stanton, a member of our “Bugs Into Drugs” project, explains his current research focus

New research from UCC and Breakthrough highlights common cancer myths amongst Irish men

Research released today confirms that many men in Ireland are still unaware of common cancer risks, wrongly believing that the disease can be caused by laptops, injury and tight underwear.

Resolutions come and go but Small Changes can last a lifetime

Breakthrough Cancer Research is calling on the public to make small changes in their lifestyle to help dramatically reduce their cancer risk.

Take the Loop the Loop Challenge

The Loop the Loop challenge, in association with The Atlantic Flight Training Association, gives you the opportunity to raise vital funds for Cancer Research while having an experience of a lifetime!

New clinical trial announced for patients with Malignant Melanoma

Cork Cancer Research Centre & Bristol-Myers Squibb Announce New Trial to Improve Malignant Melanoma Treatment Outcomes

Spanish Start-up fundraising for diagnostic kit for leukemia and cancer research

A Spanish start-up incubated in Ireland wants to develop a diagnostic kit for acute myeloid leukemia similar to a pregnancy test

Gold for UCC Team Supported by Breakthrough at International Synthetic Biology Competition

University College Cork’s “Limited Lactis” team scored gold at the prestigious iGEM Jamboree held recently in Boston.

New Cookbook Launched for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

On World Pancreatic Cancer Day, we launched our third cancer nutrition cookbook which features high protein, high calorie recipes for pancreatic cancer patients

Women’s Championship hopes are Fighting for the Girls this Autumn!

The Irish Women’s Elite team took time out of their hectic training schedule for the upcoming European Women’s Elite Championship to support our ‘Fight for the Girls' women's cancer campaign.

Consider Leaving Legacy This Best Will Week

Charities like ours rely on your generous donations. Leaving a legacy gift in your will is a great way to ensure your generosity lives on. Please consider it this Best Will Week.

Winner of Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Announced!

Breakthrough Cancer Research are delighted to announce the winner of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Raffle

Kerry Way Walkers raise over €48,000 for Cancer Research

Breakthrough is Fighting For the Girls

Breakthrough Cancer Research was joined by Fota Island Resort to launch their 2016 Fight For the Girls campaign, aiming to raise vital funds for research into women's cancers.

Do you know How Fat Causes Cancer?

Breakthrough Cancer Research’s campaign, How Fat Causes Cancer, is asking the public to learn more about what causes cancer and decrease your cancer risk

Voxpro hit the high seas for cancer research

Voxpro teams up with the Royal Cork Yacht Club for cancer research

Cancer Cookbook launched for Patients With Swallowing Difficulties

University College Cork and Breakthrough Cancer Research have launched a cookbook for cancer patients experiencing chewing or swallowing difficulties

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IN PRESS: ECT for the treatment of primary basal cell carcinoma; A randomised control trial comparing ECT and surgery w/ 5 year follow up

2019 In the Numbers

Nationwide call for cancer survivors to get involved with creative research charity campaign

€11.9 million SFI research collaboration targets precision oncology

Breakthrough Demands Better for Pancreatic Cancer

LANCET: Cancer survival in high income countries (including Ireland) is improving, but international disparities persist

Healthy Eating for Cancer Survivors

Translational Cancer Conference - Sept 5th & 6th

Breakthrough Cancer Research names as one of the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle Beneficiariesfor 2019

Qualtrics’ 5 For The Fight Campaign Raises over €300,000 for research into immune-based cancer treatments

Cancer Research - We want your opinion

New Musgrave Cancer Research PhD Scholarship

World Cancer Day 2019

Global Coalition Unites to Fight World’s Toughest Cancer on World Pancreatic Cancer Day

Three Grants for Research into Poor Prognosis Cancers Awarded

Doctor’s input vital to driving targeted, innovative research

Run For A Reason

Cervical Screening Statement

35th Annual Ring of Kerry Cycle 2018

GAA Charity Partners team up for the Sláinte Ball

GAA ‘Tour de Thurles’ raises €25,000

Qualtrics Partners with Breakthrough to invest in cures for the hardest to treat cancers

Breakthrough joins with Global Coalition to “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” on World Pancreatic Cancer Day

Battle of the Brightest Brains for Breakthrough Cancer Research

Renowned Cork Artist launched bespoke Christmas Cards for Cancer Research

Breakthrough is Fighting For The Girls

National Cancer Strategy Launched

Challenge yourself for Cancer Research this Summer

Breakthrough Announced as one of the GAA's Charity Partners

Professor Mary Cahill appointed Interim Director at Cork Cancer Research Centre

Women in Ireland Advised Not to Ignore Abdominal Changes

Ovarian Cancer - Free Evening Seminar

Bugs into Drugs

New research from UCC and Breakthrough highlights common cancer myths amongst Irish men

Resolutions come and go but Small Changes can last a lifetime

Take the Loop the Loop Challenge

New clinical trial announced for patients with Malignant Melanoma

Spanish Start-up fundraising for diagnostic kit for leukemia and cancer research

Gold for UCC Team Supported by Breakthrough at International Synthetic Biology Competition

New Cookbook Launched for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Women’s Championship hopes are Fighting for the Girls this Autumn!

Consider Leaving Legacy This Best Will Week

Winner of Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Announced!

Kerry Way Walkers raise over €48,000 for Cancer Research

Breakthrough is Fighting For the Girls

Do you know How Fat Causes Cancer?

Voxpro hit the high seas for cancer research

Cancer Cookbook launched for Patients With Swallowing Difficulties

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