Penile cancer is a rare cancer, affecting about 60 males in Ireland each year. Most cases occur in men aged over 50 but it can affect younger men. Symptoms include a growth or sore that doesn’t heal, bleeding from the penis or under the foreskin, a foul-smelling discharge, swelling that makes it difficult to pull […]
Category: Issue 9 September 2025
Reduce Cancer Risk E-learning programme, ICGP for 2 external CME points and 0.5-day GMS leave Not all cancers can be prevented, but action can be taken to reduce risk. Even after a cancer diagnosis, these steps can be taken if a person can. The ‘Reducing Cancer Risk’ e-learning programme is available on www.hseland.ie. The programme […]
September Awareness Days All Month – Blue September Month – Prostate Cancer All Month – Urology Awareness Month All Month – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month All Month – Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month All Month – Healthy Ireland and HSE SunSmart Campaign 20th World Gynecologic Oncology Day 20th Mouth Cancer Awareness Day 22nd-28th European Week of […]
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Resources: NEW! Pavees stay safe: Dangers of Sunbeds and Melanoton – developed in collaboration with Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre and HPRA. Cancer risk reduction resources: ICPN reduce cancer risk poster ICPN reduce cancer risk booklet ICPN easy read reduce risk leaflet Visit www.healthpromotion.ie to order free cancer risk reduction resources. Search for cancer […]