ICORG Breakfast Roundtable Meeting

We are delighted to welcome you on Thursday 17th September 2015 to our Roundtable meeting, to be held at 09.30am in the Irish Cancer Society.

National Cancer Strategy for 2016-2025

Leo Varadkar TD, Minister for Health recently announced a public consultation on the development of a National Cancer Strategy for 2016-2025. The Department of Health is seeking the views of the public on cancer services and on priorities for a new cancer strategy. ICORG has welcomed the announcement and believe that Clinical Research has to be prioritised in the next Cancer Strategy. Through appropriate funding ICORG should be placed in a strong position to bring more new treatments to Irish cancer patients.

International Clinical Trials Day 2015

Every year International Clinical Trials Day is marked around the world on or near the May 20th to celebrate the day that James Lind began his controlled trial comparing the different treatments for scurvy on the 20th May 1747.

Thanks to James Lind, carefully regulated Clinical Trials are the most effective way to establish which new treatments are beneficial for patients and improve their outcomes. International Clinical Trials Day provides a focal point to raise awareness of the importance of clinical research.

With Research Comes Hope

 

Breast Cancer Test (OncotypeDX)

News released today shows Breast Cancer Test – OncotypeDX – reduces the need for Chemotherapy.

ICORG was involved in this Global Clinical Trial associated with the development of this; nearly 700 Irish Patients took part at Hospitals throughout Ireland between 2007 – 2010.

Dr Janice Walshe was the Chief Investigator in Ireland. Click for the related news pieces on : RTE News and newstalk