We design, open and run cancer trials and research studies which enable patients to get access to new and promising cancer treatments. www.cancertrials.iehttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mkhoomiv7q2lDid you know CTI has a public newsletter for patients and the wider community? Cancer Trials in Focus shares clear information on how cancer trials work, how to find open studies, and how people can get involved. Read the latest issue: https://mailchi.mp/cancertrials/infocus Sign up via our website27 Apr 2026 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhoomiv7q2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mkai6lvpku2gA double milestone for the NRG BN013 study in Ireland, with UHG and CUH now activated. Congratulations to both teams and PIs Dr Ronan McDermott and Dr Martin Higgins. A radiotherapy study led by NRG Oncology, delivered in Ireland with support from IRROG. #CancerTrials #Radiotherapy24 Apr 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkai6lvpku2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mk3cik2teh2vA great turnout at RCSI this morning for the INSPIRE study launch. Proud to mark this important all-island study with colleagues and patient representatives. #CancerTrials22 Apr 2026 10:37 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3cik2teh2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mjzb3fc3ld2kThe world’s largest #LungCancer trial is now open in Ireland, its first site outside the UK. Cancer Trials Ireland is proud to act as local Sponsor to bring TOURIST to patients in Ireland. bit.ly/489V70j @nihr.bsky.social @southamptonctu.bsky.social #IRROG #Radiotherapy21 Apr 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzb3fc3ld2khttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mjokqv6ms32oCancer 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.social17 Apr 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjokqv6ms32ohttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mjjil6w26z2mOne week to go. Join us for the INSPIRE study launch, an all-island prostate cancer study. The full agenda is now available, featuring investigators, patient representatives and stakeholders. 📅 22 April | RCSI Dublin Register: bit.ly/4dFGtBj #ClinicalTrials #CancerTrials #ProstateCancer15 Apr 2026 08:38 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjil6w26z2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mjhaevw6ww23Our colleagues at AICRI are inviting applications for VOICE-Ireland, a cancer research training programme for patient advocates. Taking place in Aug 2026 at UCD, it focuses on understanding research and supporting patient involvement. More info: www.aicri.org/voice-irelan #CancerTrials #PPI14 Apr 2026 11:06 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhaevw6ww23https://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mjefjtnrr72tStrong progress for the CLL18 study. University Hospital Galway has randomised its first patient, meaning all 7 sites across Ireland have now enrolled. 17 patients recruited since Dec 2025, with more in screening. Congratulations to all site teams. https://cancertrials.ie/cti-trials/cll18-moirai/13 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjefjtnrr72thttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mj2do3g4hi23Registration is open for the IIT Think Tank. A collaborative session to contribute expertise and help shape new cancer trials. Register: bit.ly/4ceqiZo #CancerTrials #ClinicalResearch09 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2do3g4hi23https://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3miviloyf5g2rMolecular Tumour Boards bring clinicians together to interpret cancer genomic data and support patient care. Next meetings: 31 Mar & 28 Apr (solid tumours) 25 Mar (haem-onc) Open to healthcare professionals in Ireland. mtb@cancertrials.ie bit.ly/40SMi7a07 Apr 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3miviloyf5g2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mivhqxbfa224📣 Completed cancer treatment in Ireland? Share your experience of nutrition & dietetic support in this national survey led by INDI & UCC. Help shape the next National Cancer Strategy. 🕓 ~15 mins 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/nutritionaftercancer #CancerSurvivorship #PatientVoice07 Apr 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivhqxbfa224https://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3milav5d6ih2nProgress in reducing time to first patient is continuing. In Q4 2025: • Agreements executed in 73 days (down from 143) • Sites activated in 12 days (45% faster) Helping bring cancer trials to patients in Ireland faster. #ClinicalTrials #CancerTrials03 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3milav5d6ih2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3migjza5gr62hJoin the INSPIRE study launch, an all-island prostate cancer study aiming to reduce radiotherapy side effects. 📅 22 April | RCSI Dublin Register: bit.ly/4dFGtBj Open to the cancer trials community. @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social01 Apr 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3migjza5gr62hhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mie4vpmahf2jFirst patient recruited to NRG-BN013, an @nrgonc.bsky.social study, at Bon Secours Radiotherapy Cork in partnership with UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre. A strong team effort across clinical and research teams. Well done to all involved 👏 Learn more: https://cancertrials.ie/cti-trials/nrg-bn013-study/ #CancerTrials31 Mar 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mie4vpmahf2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mib6z4ln5l2uNRG-BN013 now open at St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network. Well done to Dr David Fitzpatrick (PI), Dr Paul Kelly (NLI), and all site staff involved 👏 With thanks to #IRROG and @nrgonc.bsky.social Learn more: https://cancertrials.ie/cti-trials/nrg-bn013-study/ #CancerTrials30 Mar 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mib6z4ln5l2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mhzxt6ly5n2nToday at RCSI, our Patient Consultants Committee are taking part in comms training with journalist Claire O’Connell. Supporting patients to share their stories with confidence and clarity – because the patient voice matters. Thanks to Daiichi Sankyo for their support. #CancerTrials #PatientVoice27 Mar 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhzxt6ly5n2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mhx6sqhvdc2nToday is World Myeloma Day. Around 370 people are diagnosed with multiple myeloma each year in Ireland. Awareness and access to cancer trials both matter. Support and information: https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-information/cancer-types/multiple-myeloma #MyelomaActionMonth #MoreThanMyeloma26 Mar 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhx6sqhvdc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mhvdaspngg24Save the date: 5 May, RCSI. IIT Think Tank focused on developing new cancer trials @medsir.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social Submit a short concept for an investigator-initiated trial. Download: bit.ly/481vAGj Deadline: 22 April #CancerTrials #ClinicalResearch25 Mar 2026 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvdaspngg24https://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mhij6yifkj2tToday we stand with our funders, the Irish Cancer Society, on Daffodil Day. Their support helps bring cancer trials to patients in Ireland, giving access to new drugs and treatments. Together, we’re going all in against cancer. #DaffodilDay2026 #DaffodilDay20 Mar 2026 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhij6yifkj2thttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mhi3z3pmlf2tThe Spring DSSG Digest is here. Published ahead of today’s DSSG meetings, it brings together study updates, accrual figures, publications, PPI, fundraising and more. Read it here: bit.ly/411ePrf #CancerTrials20 Mar 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhi3z3pmlf2thttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mhdb6544a22hWe were proud to see Martin Sweeney present PRO-ACT at #EAU26 earlier this week. A patient-led prostate cancer research project bringing forward the lived experience of patients and partners to inform future practice. #PPI #PatientVoice #ProstateCancer18 Mar 2026 10:19 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdb6544a22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mgwkgtuep72yThe National Training Day 2026 report is now available. The event brought together trainees and investigators from across Ireland to share research, discuss multidisciplinary collaboration, and reflect on the future of cancer trials. Read the report: bit.ly/4ro56FZ #CancerTrials #OncologyResearch13 Mar 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwkgtuep72yhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mgrs2wrmpx24Further details for the Cancer Trials Ireland Stakeholder Meeting on 20 March at RCSI. Theme: “Time to First Patient” A discussion on reducing clinical trial start-up timelines in Ireland. 09.30–10.30 | Hybrid Email comms@cancertrials.ie to attend in person. #CancerTrials #ClinicalTrials11 Mar 2026 11:33 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgrs2wrmpx24https://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mgjy3vjal52qProf Janice Walshe, Medical Oncologist at SVUH and investigator with Cancer Trials Ireland, has been honoured in a new An Post stamp series celebrating pioneering women in medicine. A wonderful recognition of her contribution to patients in Ireland. We are proud to work with her. #IWD202608 Mar 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgjy3vjal52qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mgex64b3ha2iAhead of International Women’s Day, Cancer Trials Ireland’s Start-Up Team has been shortlisted for Best Female-Led Team at the 2026 Women in Pharma Awards. In its first year, the team achieved a 46% reduction in contract timelines & a 26% reduction in time to site activation. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain06 Mar 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgex64b3ha2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mg7zmidvvs2zOn #HPVAwarenessDay we welcome the launch of #HPVNetworkIreland, a national coalition working to strengthen HPV awareness and cancer prevention. Clinical trials help develop new drugs and treatments for HPV-associated cancers, giving patients in Ireland access to innovative medicines.04 Mar 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg7zmidvvs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mg2vcno6yt2gSave the Date: Spring DSSG Stakeholder Meeting 2026 📅 20 March Topic: Time to First Patient Focusing on the systems and coordination shaping TTFP in cancer trials. Taking place on Daffodil Day, the flagship fundraiser of our funders, the Irish Cancer Society. Details to follow 🌼02 Mar 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg2vcno6yt2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mfysgamn6224At RCSI for I’m a Blackstar exploring Bowie’s final album, written while he was living with cancer, and the legacy he created through it. Proud to partner with @dublinbowiefest.bsky.social through our 2026 Just Ask campaign, highlighting the importance of awareness and access to clinical trials.01 Mar 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfysgamn6224https://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mftq6uf37y2eAt the launch of the Irish Cancer Society’s 2026 #DaffodilDay campaign 🌼 Prof Janice Walshe highlighted the importance of cancer trials, citing TAILORx and POSITIVE. Funding enables Cancer Trials Ireland to lead trials across Ireland — bringing new treatment options to patients. 💛 #CancerTrials27 Feb 2026 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftq6uf37y2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cancertrialsie.bsky.social/post/3mf7btolagi2nFirst participant in Ireland randomised to the ETOP ARCH study at St James’s Hospital. Led by Prof Patrick Forde, international Trial Co-Chair with ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation. Congratulations to Prof Forde and the CCTU staff and wider site team. bit.ly/4rYfdlI #CancerTrials19 Feb 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:3l4bcczzjrkksoufbxqa3mvh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7btolagi2n