Risk of 'cancer epidemic' can't be underestimated – researcher
The risk of a âcancer epidemicâ on the island of Ireland as a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic canât be underestimated, a leading cancer researcher has said. Prof Mark Lawler, chair in translational cancer genomics at Queenâs University Belfast, said the pandemic is âwreaking untold damage for Irish citizens and particularly Irish cancer patientsâ. Prof Lawler was addressing an online event organised by InterTradeIreland to mark the signing of an international agreement to further cancer research on the island of Ireland. Minister for Health Stephen Donn...
Source: irishtimes.com