More than 300,000 brain and central nervous system tumours were diagnosed worldwide in 2020.¹ In Ireland, around 480 people are diagnosed with primary brain tumours every year.² Brain tumours are a heterogeneous group of conditions, varying in location, histopathology and molecular features.³ Astrocytic tumours,...

One in two people in Ireland will develop cancer at some point in their lives, and cancer is now our leading cause of mortality, causing almost one in three deaths in this country.^1,2,3 Survival from cancer has improved considerably in recent decades; by the end of 2020, for the first time, the number of people...

Head and neck cancer (HNC) include cancers of the lips, mouth, nasal cavity, paranasal sinus, pharynx, and larynx. Patients with HNC are at increased risk of malnutrition due to tumour location and consequences of treatment. Patients receiving treatment for HNC are likely to experience significant weight loss...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide; almost 2 million cases of this disease were diagnosed in 2020,¹ and almost one million deaths annually are caused by this disease.

In Ireland, CRC is the third most common invasive cancer and the second most common cause of cancer death. The...

Addressing the psychosocial needs of cancer patients is an essential component of healthcare systems. However, many gaps still exist in the provision of psychosocial care.¹ This article will explore the different psychosocial issues experienced by a female cancer patient, Olivia.* The aim of this article is to...