Greener cancer care is possible. CSH has launched the Cancer Care Sustainability Network, a free online community for oncology professionals, researchers, and educators working towards more sustainable cancer care 👉 https://bit.ly/4ooUC9z
Séamus O’Reilly MDPhD
@seamusoreilly.bsky.social
Medical Oncologist Clinical Lead Cancer Trials Ireland Member, Exec Board, Breast International Group Deputy Editor BJC Reports Member, ESMO Climate Change Task Force
Today is International Clinical Trials Day. Clinical trials bring hope, progress and better treatment options closer for patients in Ireland. Here’s to everyone making cancer trials possible. #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay #ICTD2026 #CancerTrials @seamusoreilly.bsky.social
Cancer Trials Ireland Cancer Retreat 2026 takes place on 22 May at RCSI. A morning of discussion on key developments in cancer trials, with interactive breakout sessions to inform future strategy. Register: bit.ly/4vp3ejG @seamusoreilly.bsky.social @aclaytonlea.bsky.social @gerryhanna.bsky.social
What are #breastcancer patients ☘️ perspectives on drug costs 🙏 to co✍️ led by Dr Matthew Cronin 👇 @roinnslainte.bsky.social @cancertrialsie.bsky.social www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/33...
🌎🫀Global cardiology societies released their first joint statement urging action on environmental risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including air pollution, heat, and noise. #MedSky #CardioSky
Global Cardiology Societies Team Up to Address Environmental Stressors
This Medical News article discusses a new joint statement from the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, the European Society of Cardiology, and the World Heart Federation ad...
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A major breast cancer trial shows treatment response can be measured much earlier for patients with bone-dominant disease. CTI was 🇮🇪 sponsor, with patients enrolled at @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social under Prof @rmconnolly.bsky.social supported by Prof Kevin O’Regan’s team. bit.ly/3MKXr67
Press Release: An ECOG-ACRIN imaging study solves a long-standing gap in metastatic breast cancer research and care: accurately measuring treatment response in patients with bone metastases
Learn more about this major advance in cancer imaging that improves treatment decision-making and opens access to clinical trials for patients with metastatic breast cancer that has advanced primarily, or only, to the bones.
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2025 brought real momentum in cancer trials - driven by investigators and research teams, with new studies opening and patients joining trials. Thanks to funders the Irish Cancer Society and the HRB, and especially to patients and families. 💙 #CancerTrialsIreland #CancerTrials #ClinicalTrials
🧬 "Sharing of data and biospecimens from clinical trials enables personalized, patient-centric use of cancer therapies and accelerates the development of new treatments." 🙏 @hanswildiers.bsky.social & @christinedesmedt.bsky.social for leadership alongside @seamusoreilly.bsky.social on this issue 👇
📢 This Special Communication describes obstacles to sharing data and biospecimens and proposes strategies to enhance access and collaboration. ja.ma/494xV37
🎙️ OUCH-International members Dr. Joan Schiller and Dr. Leticia Nogueira discuss how climate change is impacting cancer risk, care delivery, and patient outcomes on The Oncology Insights Podcast. Listen: www.wisenetix.co/blog/Cancer-... #ClimateHealth #Oncology
Dr. Joan Schiller & Dr. Leticia Nogueira: Cancer and Climate | Ep. 05
In this episode of The Oncology Insights Podcast, Dr. Abbie Begnaud speaks with Dr. Joan Schiller, Co-Founder of Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health – International, and Dr. Leticia Nogue...
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Speaking this morning at the #IRROG conference in Dublin, Prof Sinead Brennan reflects on the strong and productive relationship between IRROG & Cancer Trials Ireland, providing trial opportunities for patients in 🇮🇪 @gerryhanna.bsky.social @seamusoreilly.bsky.social @aclaytonlea.bsky.social
We congratulate @roinnslainte.bsky.social and the National Clinical Trials Oversight Group on the publication of its new clinical trials blueprint: bit.ly/4riIjfW We welcome the recommendations, especially 2 and 11, and are proud our Clinical Lead @seamusoreilly.bsky.social served on the group.
Two weeks since #ESMO25 and still inspired by the collaboration and energy that move cancer trials forward. Grateful to everyone who connected with us in Berlin — let’s keep the momentum going. #CancerTrials #Oncology @seamusoreilly.bsky.social @aclaytonlea.bsky.social
💬 Behind every cancer treatment are real people living with its effects day to day. Patient advocate Siobhan Gaynor and Prof @seamusoreilly.bsky.social , Clinical Lead at Cancer Trials Ireland, call for stronger focus on quality of life in cancer care. 🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s005...
@bigxresearch.bsky.social Pink October Webinar tomorrow 👇 🙋♂️ How can #breastcancer researchers help our 🌍🌎🌏❓ Views of patients & teams ✅ The role of 🌱trials ✅ 🪙Funding opportunities✅ Global 🇮🇪🇧🇷🇦🇺🇧🇪🇬🇧perspectives✅ Join us - register below 👇 @cancertrialsie.bsky.social @ouchinternational.bsky.social
Our Assistant Operations Director, Dr @lisa-fox.bsky.social, is presenting the Greener Trials project at next week's @bigxresearch.bsky.social Pink October Webinar 2025. Find out more and register to attend here: bigagainstbreastcancer.org/events/big-p... #BreastCancer #GreenSky
#ESMO25 Wonderful to see so many ☘️ colleagues at @myesmo.bsky.social #ClimateChange task force meeting Encouraging to see such interest in 🌍 Sustainability 🌳 @cancertrialsie.bsky.social @irishdocsenv.bsky.social
Our latest publication A key area in how we train & support doctors in end of life care. 67% felt inadequately trained 69% felt inadequately supported These data provide impetus for change & will directly improve patient care @seamusoreilly.bsky.social spcare.bmj.com/content/earl...
Dying, death and doctors-in-training: survey
Objectives Approximately 50% of deaths occur in acute hospitals, and doctors-in-training (DITs) regularly encounter death in many forms and settings. Despite this frequent exposure to death and dying,...
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Attending #ESMO25 Join us to learn about sustainability integration into cancer care and the environmental impacts of AI 👇 @myesmo.bsky.social @robchuter.bsky.social @beckilee.bsky.social @pawelsobczuk.bsky.social @ouchinternational.bsky.social @irishdocsenv.bsky.social @cancertrialsie.bsky.social
🌍 New in ecancermedicalscience: Climate change & cancer care shows how climate, pollution & biodiversity loss disrupt oncology + offers solutions. With OUCH members @roselledeguzman.bsky.social, Joan Schiller, Katie Lichter, & Seamus O'Reilly. Read here: ecancer.org/en/journal/a...
Grateful to @londonglobalcancer.bsky.social for facilitating this @ouchinternational.bsky.social collaborative webinar on the impacts of #climatechange in 🇧🇷🇳🇬🇵🇭& ♻️sustainable healthcare solutions 🙏 to co✍️ incl @roselledeguzman.bsky.social & @cancertrialsie.bsky.social for hosting Manuscript 🗒️👇
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
🌍♻️ New research from Cancer Trials Ireland explores how we can make cancer clinical trials more sustainable @aclaytonlea.bsky.social @seamusoreilly.bsky.social Open access: bit.ly/4fsCBTa #CancerTrials #Sustainability #ClimateAndHealth #GreenerTrials
‘Using Audit to Improve End-of-Life Care in a Tertiary Cancer Centre’ published online today. A good example of integrated and committed MDT working to improve patient care and experience @seamusoreilly.bsky.social @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/32...
Powerful Irish Examiner piece on the toll of MBC across the island of 🇮🇪 featuring research by Siobhan Gaynor & Ann McBrien, with CTI Clinical Lead @seamusoreilly.bsky.social 📰 bit.ly/4o0OvaH #MBC #BreastCancer #BMJOpenQuality #HealthEquity
Three out of five breast cancer patients in Republic face financial and mental stress
Ninety per cent of patients in the North and 86% in the Republic suffering mental stress
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A new study led by @siobhangaynor.bsky.social & Ann McBrien with @seamusoreilly.bsky.social & supported by CTI, explores how people with metastatic breast cancer experience care across the island of Ireland: bit.ly/3IIZzZS Real opportunities for bi-directional learning to improve care for all.
🙋♂️ How can we 📈 access to innovation for ALL patients with breast caner ❓ @bigxresearch.bsky.social commentary 📝👇 www.nature.com/articles/s41... 🙏 to co-authors✍️ Successes of the past ✅ Pitfalls of the present ✅ Solutions for the future eg OptimaYoung 👇
The 2025 Cancer Retreat Report is now available. This report reflects discussions from our May meeting at RCSI Dublin, highlighting key insights on HRB grants, career pathways, and digital infrastructure. Read here: bit.ly/3Tw4Whj #CancerTrialsIreland #Collaboration @seamusoreilly.bsky.social
1 week to go! Join Irish & global experts for the ISMO After-ASCO 2025 virtual update. Tues, 15 July, 6–8 PM | Free & online Open to clinicians, nurses, researchers, patients & industry. Register now to get the meeting link: bit.ly/4mSF64s @seamusoreilly.bsky.social
We welcome the new DPIA guidance for clinical trials from the National Clinical Trials Oversight Group, a valuable step toward clarity and consistency in trial setup: bit.ly/4emIaCh 👏Thanks to all involved. #ClinicalTrials #DataProtection @roinnslainte.bsky.social @seamusoreilly.bsky.social
Outputs of the National Clinical Trials Oversight Group
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Missed the 2025 #CancerRetreat or had to step out early? All session recordings are now available on our YouTube playlist – a chance to catch up on key talks and discussions. 📺 Watch here: bit.ly/44cubLE #CancerResearch #ClinicalTrials @seamusoreilly.bsky.social
📅 Mark your calendar: ISMO After ASCO 2025 A virtual meeting to share key insights from #ASCO25. 🗓️ Tuesday 15 July | 6–8PM Irish time 💻 Supported by Cancer Trials Ireland 🔗 Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/ismo-after... @seamusoreilly.bsky.social
ISMO after ASCO 2025
Virtual meeting to share updates from ASCO Annual Meeting
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