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Friday, 17 October 2025 14:11

Brain Tumour Ireland is behind the initiative.

A Westmeath doctor is highlighting the importance of early intervention for discovering brain tumours in young people.

The Heads Up Campaign is launching next week to highlight the issue and to coinside with National Brain Tumour Awareness Week.

Brain Tumour Ireland is behind the initiative, and is also hosting an online webinar next Monday for parents on the condition at 6 pm.

Dr Patricia Daly from Athlone is a consultant radiation oncologist at St Luke's Hospital.

She says it's still possible to have a high survival rate if caught early:

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