Brian Tobin: 'In Ireland, the lack of appropriate whole-body MRI scanning facilities means the State is failing people with Li-Fraumeni syndrome.' I underwent my most recent whole-body MRI scan at a specialist cancer centre in London. For context, in the 12 months between World Cancer Day 2025 and World Cancer Day 2026, I developed a large soft tissue tumour in my back, and smaller tumours in my lungs and liver. Young persons, in particular, would benefit from an early diagnosis of Li-Fraumeni syndrome and appropriate genetic counselling. On World Cancer Day, it’s important for people to see the individual, and not just the illness.

Source: Irish Examiner February 04, 2026 02:34 UTC