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King Charles' Highgrove stay is 'perfect tonic' to help him return to work
King Charles III
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond says Charles will, in Winston Churchill's words, 'just keep buggering on' as he bids to recover from a setback in his cancer battle
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Irishman with no symptoms diagnosed with cancer has urgent warning that could save lives
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Joe Grogan from Tuam, Co Galway, was diagnosed with bowel cancer despite showing no symptoms, after taking part in the HSE BowelScreen programme, and is now urging others to take the test to catch cancer early.
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Woman diagnosed with rare cancer says her situation would be 'very bleak' if not for new life-saving medicine
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Emma Butler, 32, from Dublin, is encouraging anyone with symptoms - especially women - to not ignore them and go to their GP
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Radio host Chris Stark, 38, reveals testicular cancer diagnosis and has one message for other men
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The Capital FM Breakfast and BBC Radio 1 presenter has been diagnosed with the disease and has undergone chemotherapy treatment to stop the cancer from returning
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Dublin mum's flashlight test helped save baby's life by spotting rare cancer early
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Taigh Koekemoer was just nine-weeks-old when he was diagnosed with cancer and had his eye removed
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Cause of death of Royal, 46, confirmed as husband and five children in mourning
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It was confirmed on Wednesday that Archduchess Estella of Austria passed away earlier this month, leaving her husband and five children in mourning
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Tributes as BBC star dies aged just 43 after cancer battle
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Actress Emilie Dequenne was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer
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Brave 10-year-old girl dealt 'cruellest cancer blow' determined to keep fighting
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After more than two years of treatment, and an end date of last Friday within reach, the family received "the cruellest blow of all"
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Mum, 41, dies two weeks after being diagnosed with 'silent' cancer
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Nicolette Richardson, 41, went to see her doctor on November 16, 2020, and it was thought the headache was likely to be down to stress and strain from her job
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Father who had right breast removed due to cancer feels ‘complete’ again after ‘astonishing’ 3D nipple tattoo
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"It’s just nice having matching nipples again after all these years,” said Dave Talbot, who marked the 10th anniversary of having cancer by getting an 'astonishing' tattoo
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Can Ireland win the Dyson Award again? Entries open for the 20th anniversary of science invention competition 
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In 2024, an Irish inventor won the global James Dyson Award for the first time with a unique device and this year’s contest is now underway
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Irish mum 'over the moon' as Peppa Pig makers consider naming Mummy Pig's new baby after her late son
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"Daragh was so special and Peppa Pig's biggest fan," said Colleen McNally from Louth
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Teen dies after recovery doctors 'hadn't seen in 30 years' as suspected ear infection turns out to be brain tumour
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Jac Sexton, 19, passed away earlier this week, months after an initial diagnosis of an ear infection turned out to be something more sinister
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Dad, 38, who felt 'a bit under the weather' dies just months after shock cancer diagnosis
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Dean Stonehouse, a devoted father of two, initially dismissed his symptoms as feeling 'a bit under the weather', but within weeks, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and tragically passed away. Now his family are determined to carry out one of his final wishes.
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Irishman with no symptoms diagnosed with cancer has urgent warning to all men
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Meath man Robbie Connell was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 52 after a routine blood test showed elevated levels, despite having no symptoms. He is now urging all men to get tested, stressing the importance of early detection.
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Over €325k raised for 'joyful' five-year-old Kerry girl battling 'rare and aggressive' cancer
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Since receiving her devastating diagnosis, Fiadh has bravely endured 17 months of intensive treatment, including chemotherapy, surgery to remove the primary tumour, a stem cell transplant, and radiotherapy
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‘I thought chest pain was from tight bra – then doctors found 20 tumours’
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The 33-year-old was experiencing strange symptoms including extreme fatigue, loss of appetite and stomach issues
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Teenager had leg amputated after lump from rugby tackle turned out to be something very different
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The teenager says he has learned to “stay positive whatever life throws at you”
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'Worrying' increase in breast cancer incidence among young women in Ireland
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Young women in Ireland are being urged to self-check regularly and be hyper-aware of all 8 signs and symptoms of breast cancer
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Mum, 40, told she had months to live after being turned away by GP receptionist
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Sibylle, 40, was told she may only have six to 12 months
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Keith Barry says his 'heart is broken' as he announces death of father
Keith Barry
Ken Barry passed away 'peacefully' on Saturday
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Urgent warning over beer belly link to increased cancer risk
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Beer bellies and lack of exercise significantly increase cancer risk, with those exceeding WHO waistline guidelines 11% more prone to the disease.
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Unthinkable heartache as twins orphaned after mum, 40, dies just months after their dad
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Loving mum Hannah was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in August 2024 after finding a lump under her arm - but she shielded the truth from her 11-year-old daughters
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Fundraiser launched for six-month-old baby diagnosed with leukemia just before Christmas
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The youngster received the devastating cancer diagnosis on December 23 and now 'faces a long journey ahead'
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