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Séamus O’Reilly MDPhD
@seamusoreilly.bsky.social
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Medical Oncologist
Clinical Lead Cancer Trials Ireland
Member, Exec Board, Breast International Group
Deputy Editor BJC Reports
Member, ESMO Climate Change Task Force
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Two weeks since #ESMO25 and still inspired by the collaboration and energy that move cancer trials forward.

Grateful to everyone who connected with us in Berlin — let’s keep the momentum going. #CancerTrials #Oncology @seamusoreilly.bsky.social @aclaytonlea.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
7 basic science discoveries that changed the world
Ozempic, MRI machines and flat screen televisions all emerged out of fundamental research decades earlier — the very types of study being slashed by the US government.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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💬 Behind every cancer treatment are real people living with its effects day to day.

Patient advocate Siobhan Gaynor and Prof @seamusoreilly.bsky.social , Clinical Lead at Cancer Trials Ireland, call for stronger focus on quality of life in cancer care.

🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s005...
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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@bigxresearch.bsky.social Pink October Webinar tomorrow 👇

🙋‍♂️ How can #breastcancer researchers help our 🌍🌎🌏❓

Views of patients & teams ✅
The role of 🌱trials ✅
🪙Funding opportunities✅
Global 🇮🇪🇧🇷🇦🇺🇧🇪🇬🇧perspectives✅

Join us - register below 👇

@cancertrialsie.bsky.social @ouchinternational.bsky.social
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Our Assistant Operations Director, Dr @lisa-fox.bsky.social, is presenting the Greener Trials project at next week's @bigxresearch.bsky.social Pink October Webinar 2025.

Find out more and register to attend here:
bigagainstbreastcancer.org/events/big-p...

#BreastCancer #GreenSky
BIG Pink October Webinar 2025
BIG Pink October Webinar 2025 - Breast International Group
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October 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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#ESMO25 Wonderful to see so many ☘️ colleagues at @myesmo.bsky.social #ClimateChange task force meeting

Encouraging to see such interest in 🌍 Sustainability 🌳
@cancertrialsie.bsky.social @irishdocsenv.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Our latest publication
A key area in how we train & support doctors in end of life care.
67% felt inadequately trained
69% felt inadequately supported
These data provide impetus for change & will directly improve patient care
@seamusoreilly.bsky.social

spcare.bmj.com/content/earl...
Dying, death and doctors-in-training: survey
Objectives Approximately 50% of deaths occur in acute hospitals, and doctors-in-training (DITs) regularly encounter death in many forms and settings. Despite this frequent exposure to death and dying,...
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October 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Attending #ESMO25
Join us to learn about sustainability integration into cancer care and the environmental impacts of AI 👇
@myesmo.bsky.social @robchuter.bsky.social @beckilee.bsky.social @pawelsobczuk.bsky.social @ouchinternational.bsky.social @irishdocsenv.bsky.social @cancertrialsie.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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🌍 New in ecancermedicalscience: Climate change & cancer care shows how climate, pollution & biodiversity loss disrupt oncology + offers solutions. With OUCH members @roselledeguzman.bsky.social, Joan Schiller, Katie Lichter, & Seamus O'Reilly.

Read here: ecancer.org/en/journal/a...
September 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Grateful to @londonglobalcancer.bsky.social for facilitating this @ouchinternational.bsky.social collaborative webinar on the impacts of #climatechange in 🇧🇷🇳🇬🇵🇭& ♻️sustainable healthcare solutions

🙏 to co✍️ incl @roselledeguzman.bsky.social & @cancertrialsie.bsky.social for hosting

Manuscript 🗒️👇
August 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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🌍♻️ New research from Cancer Trials Ireland explores how we can make cancer clinical trials more sustainable @aclaytonlea.bsky.social‬ @seamusoreilly.bsky.social

Open access: bit.ly/4fsCBTa

#CancerTrials #Sustainability #ClimateAndHealth #GreenerTrials
August 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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‘Using Audit to Improve End-of-Life Care in a Tertiary Cancer Centre’ published online today.
A good example of integrated and committed MDT working to improve patient care and experience
@seamusoreilly.bsky.social @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social

www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/32...
July 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Powerful Irish Examiner piece on the toll of MBC across the island of 🇮🇪 featuring research by Siobhan Gaynor & Ann McBrien, with CTI Clinical Lead @seamusoreilly.bsky.social

📰 bit.ly/4o0OvaH

#MBC #BreastCancer #BMJOpenQuality #HealthEquity
Three out of five breast cancer patients in Republic face financial and mental stress
Ninety per cent of patients in the North and 86% in the Republic suffering mental stress
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July 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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A new study led by @siobhangaynor.bsky.social & Ann McBrien with @seamusoreilly.bsky.social & supported by CTI, explores how people with metastatic breast cancer experience care across the island of Ireland: bit.ly/3IIZzZS

Real opportunities for bi-directional learning to improve care for all.
July 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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📢 New open-access article in npj Breast Cancer, co-authored by BIG’s leadership, explores the challenges of academic clinical trials and how to ensure their future impact.

📄 Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41... #BIGAgainstBreastCancer #breastcancer #research
July 15, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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🙋‍♂️ How can we 📈 access to innovation for ALL patients with breast caner ❓
@bigxresearch.bsky.social commentary 📝👇

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

🙏 to co-authors✍️

Successes of the past ✅
Pitfalls of the present ✅
Solutions for the future eg OptimaYoung 👇
July 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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The 2025 Cancer Retreat Report is now available. This report reflects discussions from our May meeting at RCSI Dublin, highlighting key insights on HRB grants, career pathways, and digital infrastructure.

Read here: bit.ly/3Tw4Whj

#CancerTrialsIreland #Collaboration @seamusoreilly.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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1 week to go! Join Irish & global experts for the ISMO After-ASCO 2025 virtual update.

Tues, 15 July, 6–8 PM | Free & online

Open to clinicians, nurses, researchers, patients & industry.

Register now to get the meeting link: bit.ly/4mSF64s

@seamusoreilly.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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We welcome the new DPIA guidance for clinical trials from the National Clinical Trials Oversight Group, a valuable step toward clarity and consistency in trial setup: bit.ly/4emIaCh

👏Thanks to all involved.

#ClinicalTrials #DataProtection @roinnslainte.bsky.social @seamusoreilly.bsky.social
Outputs of the National Clinical Trials Oversight Group
www.gov.ie
June 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Missed the 2025 #CancerRetreat or had to step out early?

All session recordings are now available on our YouTube playlist – a chance to catch up on key talks and discussions.

📺 Watch here: bit.ly/44cubLE

#CancerResearch #ClinicalTrials @seamusoreilly.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The voice of Early Career Investigators is heard at the #BIG-NCTN Annual Meetings, Drs @darioT_ and @io_zerdes are speaking on the need for #younginvestigators ' involvement and support in patient-centered #clinicalresearch. @theNCI @bcrfcure.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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We are thrilled to announce a new collaboration with @paige_ai , leaders in AI-driven cancer digital pathology. Our partnership aims to combine BIG’s clinical trial expertise & data w Paige's AI capabilities to revolutionize #breastcancer research & care 🔗 bit.ly/4kzSsBd
June 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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📅 Mark your calendar: ISMO After ASCO 2025

A virtual meeting to share key insights from #ASCO25.

🗓️ Tuesday 15 July | 6–8PM Irish time
💻 Supported by Cancer Trials Ireland

🔗 Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/ismo-after...

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ISMO after ASCO 2025
Virtual meeting to share updates from ASCO Annual Meeting
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June 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Behind every breakthrough is a clinical trial.

At Cancer Trials Ireland, we help turn questions into better answers.

🎥 Watch our brand video
🗓️ Join our public webinar today: bit.ly/4jvt9Q5

#InternationalClinicalTrialsDay #CancerTrialsIreland #ClinicalTrials #CancerResearch #Webinar
May 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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#ESMOBreast25
👏👏👏 @cancerresearch-ucc.bsky.social Academic Intern Dr Clara Steele

High levels of interest & engagement among ☘️ breast cancer patients for Secondary Risk Reduction Services

Time to integrate this into Routine Survivorship Care @roinnslainte.bsky.social @cancertrialsie.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Congratulations to the 2025 #EAOnc Remarkable Mentor in Oncology Award recipient, Dr. Joan Schiller of @lungcancerresearch.bsky.social @ouchinternational.bsky.social! #mentorship #LungCancer
May 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM