We are delighted to welcome so many visitors to RCSI for tonight’s #RCSIMyHealth which centres on coping strategies after a cancer diagnosis. Our panel of healthcare providers and patient advocates will share personal insights and coping strategies for life with cancer.

Thank you to our #RCSIMyHealth panel chair, Dr Padraic Dunne, RCSI and panelists Dr Maria Pertl, RCSI; Dr Vicky Cooper Lunt, Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre; Ms Corrinne Hasson, Irish Cancer Society, Dr Elysha Brennan, Paediatrics SpR and Alan McGovern, Patient and Family Advocate.

“Every cancer journey is unique. There is no 'one size fits all' when it comes to your journey with Cancer.” RCSI's Dr Padraic Dunne Padraic Dunne introduces this evening's #RCSIMyHealth session by acknowledging the very individual experiences of life after a cancer diagnosis.

“The key is that, at every point, our nurses will be thinking “What do you need now?” Ms Corrinne Hasson Corrinne Hasson (She/Her) , Director of Services in @IrishCancerSociety reminds #RCSIMyHealth attendees of the Irish Cancer Society freephone helpline. The helpline number is 1800 200 700

“Hope' is the most powerful word that ever existed.” Mr Alan McGovern, Patient and Family Advocate describes one of the coping strategies he relied on during his family's experience of living with a cancer diagnosis.

Thank you to everyone who joined our #RCSIMyHealth conversation about coping strategies for life with cancer. We are grateful to our panel of experts and partner support groups. Special thanks to our patient advocates who kindly shared their stories. 🔗tinyurl.com/4ys7am7w

Congratulations to the team at RCSI Institute of Global Surgery on their outstanding success at tonight’s Times Higher Education awards in recognition of their contribution to SURGhub 👏 #THEAwards #RCSIeducate #RCSIengage

We are incredibly proud of Dr Jenny Moffett RCSI Educate on her Times Higher Education Award for Most Innovative Teacher of the Year. 🏆 #THEAwards #RCSIeducate

RCSI has scooped two awards at the 2024 #THEAwards 🏆 Congratulations to Dr Jenny Moffett RCSI Educate on the Most Innovative Teacher of the Year and to RCSI Institute of Global Surgery for Technological Innovation of the Year. ➡️rcsi.com/dublin/news-an… #RCSIeducate #RCSIengage

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RCSI has published Ireland’s first framework for safe, effective robotic-assisted surgery at #RCSICharter. This guide sets governance standards, supporting hospitals and surgeons in adopting best practices while prioritising patient safety. Read more ➡️ rcsi.com/dublin/news-an…

New national guidance on the use of robotic surgery has been issued following significant growth in the use of these machines in hospitals for routine and complex procedures rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

I was honoured to have been invited to deliver the 100th Colles lecture. Really great to have so many colleagues, friends and particularly former researchers from RCSI TERG in attendance.

RCSI values the role of social media in engaging with our global community but we understand if X no longer feels right for you. Stay connected with RCSI on Bluesky, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram or visit us at rcsi.com for the latest updates! 💬

In a major step for lung cancer, Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre and Irish Cancer Society launched Ireland’s first Lung Health Check pilot today! 🫁 Mobile scanning units will bring life-saving early detection to communities in North Dublin and the North East. Read more ➡️ rcsi.com/dublin/news-an…

Today is the Irish Cancer Society's #DaffodilDay! 💛 The RCSI and Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre partnership with Irish Cancer Society advancing lung cancer care in Ireland is made possible thanks to support from Daffodil Day. Donate at cancer.ie to go ALL IN against cancer.

Americans are going to have to eat their own cheeses. Trust me, they’ll crack first.

It has been incredible to see what RCSI School of Dentistry has achieved and yesterday’s opening was a great celebration. We’re looking forward to seeing the first students begin their studies this September!