Glendalough Hike
Date: 18th January 2009
Starting Point: Glendalough Lower Car Park
Start Time: 11:00
End Time: 15:00
Art O’Neill Challenge Walk
Peter taking a quick break on the Art O'Neill Challenge
Date: 10th January 2009
Starting Point: Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
Finishing Point: Barravore, Glenmalure
Melanoma patients more likely to suffer another cancer
People suffering from skin cancer have a higher chance of developing another type of cancer, researchers said today.
Experts found that those being treated for the disease could be more than twice as likely to get another cancer compared with the general population.
Djouce Hike
Date: 26th December 2008
Starting Point: Crone Car Park
Start Time: 10:00
Finish Time: 16:30
The group on Djouce - shortly before things go pear-shaped!
Patients presenting to skin clinic earlier than to other hospitals
Patients with melanomas or malignant skin cancers are presenting at a rapid access clinic at the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital in Cork at an earlier stage than at other hospitals around the State, a study carried out by the hospital has found.
According to consultant dermatologist at the Pigmented Lesion Clinic at the South Infirmary Victoria, Dr Johnny Bourke, early presentation at the rapid access clinic is crucial as early diagnosis increases the chances of melanoma being cured.
