Welcome news on Breast Cancer screening!

How fantastic to read in The Irish Times (front page 22nd December 2009) about a breakthrough made in NUI Galway, which may mean that within a couple of years, a simple blood test could be used for Breast Cancer screening.

Not only would we avoid the discomfort of a mammogram, but this test might be a lot more accurate in detecting the presence of breast cancer. I would love to think that before long it could be used on cancer survivors as part of our annual screening - wouldn't it be comforting to get an 'all clear' result. It would certainly put my mind at rest.

Congratulations to Prof Michael Kerin and his team, what a wonderful achievement, something that will certainly put Ireland on the map for all the right reasons!