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Breakthrough Cancer Research
@BreakthroCancer
Breakthrough Cancer Research funds the development of new treatment options for poor prognosis & incurable cancers. Registered Charity Number: 20077945
Ireland
Joined June 2011
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    Every breakthrough brings us closer to 100% survival of 100% of cancers. Donate today at breakthroughcancerresearch.ie
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    We are delighted to announce the establishment of the first All-Ireland Cancer Network as part of our new 5-year research strategy (#MakingMoreSurvivors). Read in full 👉bit.ly/3JFpBvN #AllCaN #OesophagealCancer #CancerResearch #BarrettsOesophagus #WorldCancerDay
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    Maitiú Ó Murchú was chosen for one of our Summer Scholarships. His project "Improving Radiation Response in #OesophagealCancer using the novel thermoresponsive hydrogel, ‘Oxygel’" is headed by Prof Jacintha O’Sullivan in @tcddublin & Prof Helena Kelly in the @RCSI_Irl.
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    Maitiú Ó Murchú - awarded the Breakthrough Cancer Research PhD Scholarship 2021 for new research into Oesophageal cancer, a cancer of the food pipe. Only 20% of the 450 people diagnosed with this disease annually in Ireland are alive after 5 yrs.@maitiuomurchu #MakeMoreSurvivors
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    Proud to shine a light #InternationalDayOfWomenInScience, on some of the amazing researchers we have the privilege to work with in #cancerresearch. #WomenInScience
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    This #WorldCancerResearchDay is an extra special day for @BreakthroCancer as we also announce an additional €2 million investment to fund new research into seven cancers! Read more on this investment here: breakthroughcancerresearch.ie/news/e2-millio… #BreakthroughCancerResearch #CancerResearch
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    Thank you to everyone for coming to the launch of: 'The Shop that Nearly Wasn't' thank you to #SenatorDavidNorris for opening this incredible shop on World Cancer Day. The shop is stocked and staffed by cancer survivors. #worldcancerday #makemoresurvivors
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    On #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth we would like to highlight this research project led by Dr Richard Banbury in @UCC “Investigation of new Biomarkers of treatment response in Glioblastoma Multiforme (an aggressive brain cancer” For more info visit: bit.ly/2N84siO
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    Great to see so many of our amazing funded researchers over the last few days at @News_IACR conference including these bright sparks 🔬🧪 @robmlhayes @FionaOC272 @EimearMyloooood @_patriciaflynn_ @maitiuomurchu @DrMelissaConroy @SimoneMarcone7 and Roisin Cassidy
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    Huge thank you to Irish Rugby Superstar @simonzebo for signing up to #theracethatnearlywasnt & for his incredible support taking the challenge from Ireland to France. Sign up theracethatnearlywasnt.ie beat COVID-19 & fight cancer.
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    Replying to @Liz_ORiordan and @thehappypear
    👏 Liz🙌. An abundance of misinformation and disinformation exists. This FREE resource 'The Truth Behind Food & Cancer' bit.ly/3EAv9Df was written & complied by @aoiferyan30 & @ScannellClodagh and comes from evidence-based sources including the @wcrfint & @aicrtweets
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    Today is the 10th anniversary of the death our founder the late, great Prof. Gerry O'Sullivan. His vision to make more survivors of cancer, one breakthrough at a time, still drives us today. This video was compiled on his 1st anniversary youtu.be/tP0qnPhmni4
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    Today on #WorldCancerResearchDay we're proud to announce over €250k investment in 2 new PhD Scholarships investigating new treatment options for brain & oesophageal cancer. The two scholarships are awarded @_patriciaflynn_ @UCC & @maitiuomurchu @tcddublin. #MakeMoreSurvivors
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    Today @BreakthroCancer and @UCC published a new booklet ‘The Truth Behind Food and Cancer’. Launched by @aoiferyan30 at the @News_IACR annual conference this morning. Read more here: breakthroughcancerresearch.ie/news/the-truth…
    Pictured are Clodagh Scannell, co-author of ‘The Truth Behind Food and Cancer’ and Julian Harte Barry, Breakthrough Cancer Research Photography by Gerard McCarthy Photography