While not as immediately obvious as many other consequences of this pandemic that has touched every aspect of our lives, the sudden and sharp fall in cancer research activity it has caused must surely rank among the most stark and concerning.
Vital cancer research aimed at developing new treatments and improving care fell by half due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Irish Cancer Society has revealed.
Keith Downey will forever be thankful for the fortunate and timely piece of advice that saw him diagnosed with bladder cancer at a relatively early stage two years ago.
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