Irish Research Radiation Oncology Group
@IRROGTrials
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Unites all public radiotherapy centres and private collaborators, improving access to RT Clinical Trials in Ireland. Patients are the ❤️ of our mission.
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Joined September 2023
📆Save the date! The National Training Day takes place early 2026 at @ucddublin A full day for the oncology research community - spanning medical, radiation and surgical oncology, haematology, translational research, allied health and clinical research teams. Expect trainee
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@DrewMoghanaki shows us why more patients with early stage #lungcancer will have SABR over surgery -#SABR2025
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A huge thank you to all our speakers at Monday’s launch of our Value of Cancer Clinical Trials report: https://t.co/hKCIPiXCDl The 🇮🇪 cancer trials community is truly collaborative, multidisciplinary and deeply engaged. Special thanks to @CotterSeamus for representing the
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💡 The Value of Cancer Clinical Trials Report was launched today at a well-attended hybrid event. The report demonstrates how trials save lives, enhance care, and deliver tangible value to patients and the healthcare system. 📘 Read more: https://t.co/hKCIPiXCDl
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Prof @DrSineadBrennan joins our launch of The Value of Cancer Clinical Trials - Mon 10 Nov, 10:30 am. The report outlines treatment-cost savings, inward investment, and Ireland’s trial performance in Europe. 💡Register by Fri 7 Nov, 12:30pm: https://t.co/upp0WQxy5b
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🌟really excited for Dr Gillespie’s talk next week! Be sure to join us Monday November 10th at 4pm. @IRROGTrials @UCANIRELAND
The next UCC CSS will be presented by @ErinGillespieMD, Associate Professor & Radiation Oncologist at @fredhutch. ▶️“Preventing skeletal events among patients with bone metastases – emerging evidence for early radiation treatment and the importance of prediction and prognosis”.
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Thrilled to have our first SIMPLIFY patient randomized this week by @MOCathail 🤩 Huge congrats to our wonderful team in @IRROGTrials @CanResUCC
The SIMPLIFY-SABR-COMET trial has expanded again in Ireland! https://t.co/TnHtsbwOCM Now open at: • St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network (SLRON) – PI Dr Lorna Keenan • Beacon Hospital – PI Prof Alina Mihai Already recruiting at CUH ( @aislingbarryro , NLI), Bon Secours Cork (
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Exciting day in St. Luke's Hospital. The first patient in Ireland received single fraction, motion managed SABR on the SIMPLIFY SABR COMET trial! Well done to all the team involved. 1 non-invasive treatment visit and all oligomets have been treated!
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Delighted to have been given the opportunity to contribute to this video highlighting the benefits of research is radiotherapy and the development of the SABR service in CUH🌟 #SABR #SBRT
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Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR), aka SBRT, targets small tumours with incredible precision, using multiple beams of energy from different directions. Watch the full video & visit the Cancer Revolution exhibition here: link in bio☝ @OrlaCashman @aislingbarryro
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The SIMPLIFY-SABR-COMET trial has expanded again in Ireland! https://t.co/TnHtsbwOCM Now open at: • St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network (SLRON) – PI Dr Lorna Keenan • Beacon Hospital – PI Prof Alina Mihai Already recruiting at CUH ( @aislingbarryro , NLI), Bon Secours Cork (
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Today, we launch #CancerNeedsTrials. Cancer trials give patients access to tomorrow’s treatments today — but in Ireland, access is limited and funding is a barrier. We’re calling on the government to invest so more patients can benefit. Add your voice: https://t.co/Bx64kjrjfa
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Great to be at the #RadOnc ASM today in @RCSI_Irl, in a super lung session, featuring: - advances in CNS mets @DanielCagney - oligometastatic dx #JohnArmstrong - stage III NSCLC @gerryhanna - IO 😉 Multi-d studies here we come @cancertrials_ie @etop_ibcsg @EORTC #LCSM
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Dr Mary Burke kicks off the Faculty of #RadOnc and Radiology @RCSI_Irl ASM 2025 this morning. Gives a brilliant update on her fellowship at @TheChristieNHS in Gynae brachytherapy with #WhereisHoskin Brilliant to see 🇮🇪 fellows shining so brightly, working with international
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Our 2024 Annual Review is out 🌟 Read: https://t.co/9bRNArxxUB Highlights: • 53% rise in patient participation • Patient-led projects like the MBC Survey & PROACT • Growth in radiotherapy trials @IRROGtrials • Advocacy for GDPR reform • Global collaborations bringing new
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Yesterday our CEO @AngelaClaytonL1 joined the @businessposthq #SmartHealthSummit panel on GDPR in digital health with David Murphy (DPC) & Prof Mark Lawler @QUBCancerProf. Key takeaway for cancer trials in Ireland: • GDPR barriers are easing → faster trial start-up •
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This is why it's essential that a National Radiotherapy Equipment Replacement Programme is set up. Patients deserve better. #UnitedCancerVoicesIE #Radiotherapy #Fallingbehind #CancerTreatment
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🚨 The Simplify SABR COMET Trial is now open at Cork University Hospital with National Lead @aislingbarryro! The SIMPLIFY-SABR-COMET study tests if 1 session of precision radiotherapy (SABR) is as safe as >1 sessions for people with limited (oligometastatic) cancer spread.
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We support @aislingbarryro and the Irish Radiation Oncology Advocacy Group in their call for a National Radiotherapy Equipment Replacement Program. Modern equipment is essential to sustain excellence and to ensure Irish patients continue to benefit from the newest techniques in
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