A Donegal mother is ready and waiting to start specialist lifesaving cancer treatment in America. Vivienne Lynch-McDaid, from Buncrana, needs…
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Incredible $160,000 raised for Donegal woman’s cancer treatment in three days!
by Cronan Scanlon 3 years agoAN incredible $158,000 has been raised in three days so that a Donegal mother can begin specialist cancer treatment in…
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More delayed cancer cases add pressure for inquiry at Letterkenny Hospital
by Stephen Maguire 4 years agoThree more cases of delayed cancer diagnosis have been reported at Letterkenny University Hospital. It brings to a total of…
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Drinking water supplies in 13 counties including Donegal have been found to have a high level of an environmental pollutant,…
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Donegal TDs asked to explain why they voted against cancer screening motion
by Staff Writer 4 years agoDeputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has called on the two government TDs from Donegal to clearly outline their solutions to tackle…
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Govt must raise cancer screening funding to tackle backlog – Pringle
by Staff Writer 4 years agoIndependent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said the cancer screening backlog can be addressed but it will require funding that…
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Patron of Relay for Life Donegal, Daniel O’Donnell has called on the people of the county to light a candle…
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A Donegal woman has been elected as President of Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE). Dr Anne-Marie Baird, is currently a Senior…
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THE Irish Cancer Society has put a call out looking for volunteer drivers. Irish Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers in…
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Organisers of cancer fund are “overwhelmed” by response to help Angie
by Staff Writer 5 years agoThe organiser of a fundraising campaign to get funds for a Ballybofey woman battling bowel cancer says the reaction by…
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2020 Vision – with Chairman of Donegal’s Relay for Life Robert O’Connor
by Stephen Maguire 5 years agoRobert O’Connor has done trojan work in recent years as the chairman of Donegal’s Relay for Life event. Here he…
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Family’s battle to help brave Niall over cancer battle
by Stephen Maguire 5 years agoA campaign to provide accommodation for a Donegal family whose 16-year-old son has just been diagnosed with cancer is bringing…
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Dr McDaid’s sadness over failure of Government to introduce HPV vaccine programme
by Stephen Maguire 5 years agoLeading doctor and former Government Minister Jim McDaid has questioned the number of young women who have died following the decision…
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A tractor run and barbecue in aid of Cancer Care West is being held tomorrow, Saturday 24 August at Garshooey,…
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Over 200 women sign up for topless swim at secret location for cancer fundraiser
by Stephen Maguire 5 years agoPlans for a topless swim by Donegal women as part of a cancer fundraiser have caught the imagination with more…
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Appeal aims to give mum-of-five a fighting chance against cancer
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 years agoAn online appeal has been launched to help a young Donegal mother during her devastating cancer battle. Sonya Hamilton Mc…
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Health Focus: Drumkeen resident tells how cancer isn’t always the winner
by Stephen Maguire 5 years agoFor those who believe where the health services are concerned that the faraway hills look, and are, greener, the story…
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Naomh Conaill players on former Donegal star’s stag rally to support Pat Shovelin fundraiser
by Chris McNulty 6 years agoNot even a stag party could prevent a group of Glenties men from showing their generosity to the Pat Shovelin…
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Cancer care boost for LUH with second permanent breast surgeon appointment
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoCancer care at Letterkenny University Hospital is to be improved with the appointment of a second breast cancer surgeon on…
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Power of music helping cancer battler to fight life threatening brain tumour
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoA man who has been diagnosed with stage four cancer and given 18-months to live has revealed the outpouring support…