Cancer kills over 9,500 people a year in Ireland but experts have issued warning signs to help push up survival rates. Just days before World Health Day this Sunday, Dr Doireann O'Leary published valuable insights into preventing cancer that can help to manage risk. Cork GP Doireann said: “When it comes to cancer risk reduction, there are some things that we cannot control. “These are called non-modifiable risk factors. This includes a family history of hereditary cancer.
READ MORE: Woman with no symptoms shocked as bowel cancer detected in postal poo “However, discussing family history with your GP is crucial. “Those with a family history of breast or colorectal cancer may require earlier cancer screening. She added that there are also "modifiable risk factors" like day-to-day lifestyle choices such as smoking that we can amend to lower the risk of cancer. Dr O'Leary said: “It comes as no surprise that smoking is the most important on