Critical Evaluation of Total Neoadjuvant Therapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer | JCO Oncology Practice ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...

New study shows COVID vaccines: 💉Reduced people’s risk of ER by 29% 💉Reduced risk of hospitalizations by 39% 💉Reduced the risk of death by 64% 💉Vaccination was effective in all age groups and “in persons with or without major chronic conditions.” www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...

Excellent op Ed about the issues with single vaccines published in response to Trumps Statement about single shots for Measles, mumps and rubella as well as CDC call for single vaccine manufacturer 🧵🧪#HealthPolicy

Join our free, open access webinar with the Young European Hematology Association & @yefis-immunology.bsky.social, featuring 3 presentations on CAR T-cells! 📅 19 November 14:00-15:30 CET 🌍 Zoom us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🚨 It’s here! The Scientific Program for InSiGHT 2026 (4–7 March, Singapore 🇸🇬) is now live! 🔗 Check out the full program: insight2026.org/scientific-programme 🧬 Abstracts due 30 Sept – submit yours: insight2026.org/abstract-submission-guidelines #InSiGHT2026 #HereditaryCancer #GICancerResearch

I'm very pleased to announce the official publication of our lab's paper "DNA mutagenesis driven by transcription factor competition with mismatch repair" in today's issue of Cell! www.cell.com/cell/abstrac...

Mary Kennedy's powerful story about bowel screening inspired thousands of others to take action. Her message is simple: even if you feel well, screening can save your life. Read how her story made an impact: tinyurl.com/PPP-story-ca... #ChooseScreening #BowelScreen

Today, we launch #CancerNeedsTrials. Cancer trials give patients access to tomorrow’s treatments today — but in Ireland, access is too limited. We’re calling on the government to invest so more patients can benefit. Add your voice: bit.ly/4nos5iL #CancerNeedsTrials

Our results support universal and paired somatic and germline multi-gene panels for all EOCRC patients, regardless of MMR status or family history onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Genetic testing appears to have limited utility in SPS patients and may primarily identify those with an incidental diagnosis of Lynch syndrome pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41002021/

So the politicisation of health continues in the States and I want to highlight a few key things 🧪🧵

Doing Cancer Wrong: I have an innate tendency to do precisely the opposite of what society expects from me. adventuresofasickdoctor.blogspot.com/2025/06/doin...

Fantastic piece in Nature Reviews Neuro by @nicolecrust.bsky.social on the importance of science communication. My take? Everything matters - just do something. It will make a difference for how science is valued and trusted, how community understands. Let's get out there and communicate! 👏

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which cells similar to those lining the uterus are present outside of the uterus. This JAMA Patient Page describes endometriosis development, as well as its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. ja.ma/3K53fpL

ICYMI: New online! Vaccine for pancreatic and colorectal cancer: phase I AMPLIFY-201 trial

The 2025 Fuel Allowance lump sums are scheduled for the last week of September 2025 and the first week of January 2026. The 2025/2026 Fuel Allowance season begins on Monday, September 22, 2025, and the allowance is paid for 28 weeks.

How do #patents affect #AccessToMedicines? On 🗓️6 November, 16:00–17:30 CET, we invite patient advocates to a dedicated 🖥️webinar on the role of patents in shaping the availability of medicines. Register here➡️ events.zoom.us/ev/ApxG1qgYa... #MakingAccessHappen #DiCE @mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with #bowelcancer or you're a member of the public who wants to understand more about the disease- risk-factors, diagnosis, treatments, research, advocacy check out this great booklet from @RCSI_Irl 👇 Free to download

Scientists will not find a simple answer to how autism arises, despite Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s promise to announce its causes sometime this month. Here’s what makes the condition so staggeringly complex

Please support this excellent Free event happening in person and online.

Why are cancers rising in under-50s? The abstract deadline for our upcoming conference is just one week away ⏳ don't miss this rare opportunity to connect epidemiology with experimental biology and clinical insights. Learn more: eacr.org/conference/m...

The registries’ combined experiences underscore the critical need for integrated, culturally sensitive strategies combining genetic testing, enhanced surveillance, and family-based management to improve outcomes #Polyposis #LynchSyndrome link.springer.com/article/10.1...

lynchsyndromeireland.com/2025/09/06/r... @kevinmonahan.bsky.social

Fantastic event that will take place on Sept 11th-12th in RCSI (123 Stephen’s Green) in Dublin. Inspiring sessions all focused on patients and talks deliver by outstanding speakers. Check the full agenda here:

Lynch Syndrome Podcast about the MSI rectal cancer study which mentions my oncologist www.aliveandkickn.org/podcast-1/ep...