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Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 13h

Last week, the first patient was enrolled on the SIMPLIFY trial, comparing single- and multi-fraction SABR: www.cancertrials.ie/cti-trials/s...

Led by Prof Aisling Barry (CUH) and Dr Lorna Keenan (SLRON), this milestone reflects the dedication of the SLRON clinical trials team.

Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 1d

ESMO 2025 brings landmark results shaping cancer care. Studies open in Ireland include POSITIVE, CompARE & ENZARAD, alongside global advances in breast, prostate, colorectal, bladder & ovarian cancer: www.cancertrials.ie/wp-content/u...

Meet the Cancer Trials Ireland team at #ESMO2025 💬

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Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 2d

Today, we stand with everyone in Ireland living with metastatic breast cancer.

People are living longer than ever, but their needs remain unmet. More focus is needed on care that reflects real experiences. www.cancertrials.ie/metastatic-b...

#MetastaticBreastCancerDay #BreastCancerAwareness

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Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 5d

We launched #CancerNeedsTrials last week, and the response has been incredible.

Hundreds have already added their voices to call for more funding so that more cancer patients in Ireland can access clinical trials.

Add yours today: www.cancertrials.ie/cancer-needs...

Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 6d

💬 Staff Series: Arjun Natraj

“Everyone has been super helpful since day one.” 💙
As a Junior CRA, Arjun supports safe, high-quality cancer trials that help bring new treatments to patients.

#StaffSeries #CancerTrialsIreland

Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 8d

The SIMPLIFY-SABR-COMET trial (sponsored by BC Cancer) has expanded with two new Irish sites: SLRON (PI Dr Lorna Keenan) & Beacon Hospital (PI Prof Alina Mihai) www.cancertrials.ie/cti-trials/s...

Already open at CUH, Bon Secours Cork & UPMC Whitfield Waterford. Thanks to IRROG & BC Cancer.

Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 9d

Sharing on behalf of our partners: Join this #EUHPP x @bigxresearch.bsky.social webinar during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth on climate change and making breast cancer trials more sustainable.
📅 22 Oct, 13:00–14:30.
Register: bit.ly/3IyO33N

Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 14d

Why do cancer trials matter? Because they offer hope.

Every treatment today started as a trial. Patients and families in Ireland deserve more options.

Add your voice: bit.ly/4nos5iL

#CancerNeedsTrials #CancerTrialsIreland

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Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 15d

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

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Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 20d

💜 A reminder to join today's webinar to mark World GO Day.

🎤 Voices from Gynaecological Cancer Trials

📅 Thursday 25th September
🕛 12:00 – 12:30pm
📍 Online

👉 Register here: bit.ly/46qoA4g

#WorldGODay #CancerNeedsTrials #GynaecologicalCancer #CancerTrials

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Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 21d

Our 2024 Annual Review is out.

Highlights include 53% growth in trial participation, patient-led projects, advocacy for better access & global collaborations. Progress is a shared achievement across our community.

Read: bit.ly/4nknLS0

#CancerTrialsIreland #CancerNeedsTrials

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Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 23d

Ireland’s first patient has been enrolled on the ASCENT-05 trial at Cork University Hospital. Congratulations to @seamusoreilly.bsky.social & the @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social team. The study, sponsored by Gilead Sciences, is testing new options for people with high-risk early TNBC: bit.ly/46aR3wa

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Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 25d

🌍💜 Today is #WorldGODay – shining a light on gynaecological cancers.

We’re proud to raise awareness & advance treatments through clinical trials. Join us on Sept 25th for Voices from Gynaecological Cancer Trials – featuring patients, clinicians & researchers.

Register: bit.ly/46qoA4g

Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 27d

We were delighted to present our poster on patient & public involvement at the HSE’s National Patient and Public Partnership Conference at Croke Park.

Learn more: about PPI at Cancer Trials Ireland: bit.ly/43ro2tz

#PatientVoices #CancerTrials

Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 29d

💬 "I’m constantly learning something new every day, and that makes my role really exciting."

Precious Isere, Clinical Trials Administrator, thrives on the variety of tasks in supporting studies that drive progress in cancer research.

#StaffSeries #LearningEveryDay

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Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · Sep 15

The SIMPLIFY-SABR-COMET trial has expanded in 🇮🇪 with a new site at Cork University Hospital, led by Prof Aisling Barry (NLI). The study compares different SABR approaches for patients with limited secondary tumours. Thanks to IRROG & BC Cancer: www.cancertrials.ie/cti-trials/s...

Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · Sep 12

September is #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth. Jed, a member of our Patient Consultants Committee, is in remission thanks to a cancer trial. His journey shows why trials and patient voices matter.

Learn more about trials: www.cancertrials.ie/current-tria...

#KnowMyeloma #CancerNeedsTrials

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Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · Sep 11

Cancer Trials Ireland supports Prof. Aisling Barry and the Irish Radiation Oncology Advocacy Group in their call for a National Radiotherapy Equipment Replacement Program.

This is essential to sustain excellence and deliver the newest techniques in radiotherapy clinical trials.

#RT #ClinicalTrials

Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · Sep 10

Recruitment for the global EXPERT study is complete.

1,176 participants worldwide, including 42 in Ireland across five sites.

Congrats to Prof Sinead Brennan & all site teams 👏

#BreastCancer #ClinicalTrials

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Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · Sep 8

The 17-12 DP-IMRT Pancreas trial is recruiting after successful completion of its first cohort.

Recruiting at St Luke’s & SVUH.
CI: Prof Gerry McVey | Co-CI: Dr Maeve Keys

More info: bit.ly/4p3mfVy

#CancerTrials #PancreaticCancer #IRROGTrials

Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · Sep 3

The TAORMINA trial has expanded in Ireland with a new site at Bon Secours Radiotherapy Cork/UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre (PI Dr Kathy Rock, withDr Deirdre O’Mahony). Already open at St Luke’s & St James’s. NLI Prof Fran Duane.

bit.ly/4l6CtuZ

#BreastCancer #CancerNeedsTrials

Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · Sep 1

The SIMPLIFY-SABR-COMET trial, a collab study from BC Cancer, has opened in 🇮🇪 at Bon Secours Radiotherapy Cork (PI: Dr Paul Kelly) and UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford (PI: Dr Ciara Lyons).
bit.ly/3JF05IY

For patients with limited secondary tumours. Congrats to all investigators & teams! 👏

Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · Aug 28

Cancer Trials Ireland Clinical Lead, @seamusoreilly.bsky.social and colleagues have published a new paper with @ecancer.org “Climate change & cancer care: impacts and implications for patients & healthcare professionals.”

Read it here: bit.ly/4lKpVbR

#ClimateChange #Oncology #GlobalHealth

Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · Aug 25

🎥 Staff Stories. Meet Sergii Ratushnyi, Clinical Operations Lead at CTI.

“Knowing that my day-to-day decisions help patients keeps me motivated.”

His focus on operational excellence frees clinicians to concentrate on patients, while ensuring trials run smoothly and safely across Irish sites.

Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · Aug 22

🎙️ 25 Years of Precision Oncology – Revolutionising Cancer Care

Join leading 🇮🇪 oncologists for a live webinar on the future of cancer treatment.

🗓️ 29 Aug 2025 | 🕐 13:00
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3UovdhU
📢 Just one week away!

#Oncology #ClinicalTrials

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