Rosie O'Shea (she/her)
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Rosie O'Shea (she/her)
@rosieoshea.bsky.social
Principal Genetic Counsellor in cancer genetics in Ireland 🇮🇪 Opinions my own
Reposted by Rosie O'Shea (she/her)
A must-read:
The Cost-Effectiveness of #Genomic_Medicine in #Cancer Control: A Systematic Literature Review

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Grateful to the @who.int and Cancer Australia for their support.
The Cost Effectiveness of Genomic Medicine in Cancer Control: A Systematic Literature Review - Applied Health Economics and Health Policy
Background and Objective Genomic medicine offers an unprecedented opportunity to improve cancer outcomes through prevention, early detection and precision therapy. Health policy makers worldwide are d...
link.springer.com
April 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
To harness the cancer prevention power of genetics for families, 20 permanently funded genetic counsellors in oncology care are required to meet current genetic testing and counseling demands in Ireland. Read our awareness raising piece in the Irish Independent today m.independent.ie/life/health-...
Cancer in the family: Our sister was adopted to America. If we hadn’t found her, my brother and I could have died of cancer
When Pat Fahey got a phone call from his brother Tom in 1994, telling him they’d a half-sister they didn’t know about, the now 71-year-old, who lives in Portlaoise, was not completely surprised.
m.independent.ie
January 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Reposted by Rosie O'Shea (she/her)
An #AustralianGenomics study looking at unmet needs of #genomic testing found that on a per capita basis the rate of testing was higher in some “remote” areas compared with major cities.

Read more: www.australiangenomics.org.au/access-to-ge...

@stephaniebest.bsky.social @scasauria16.bsky.social
Access to genomic testing? Depends where you live — Australian Genomics
In a continent like Australia with its vast remote regions you might expect that access to genomic testing was highest in major cities with large hospitals and other health services. And you’d be righ...
www.australiangenomics.org.au
December 19, 2024 at 5:20 AM
Highlighting the need and importance of cancer genetic counsellors in oncology care. Thank you @heatherhampel for raising awareness for the Irish medical audience. Read our article and share www.medicalindependent.ie/clinical-new...
The increasing role of cancer genetic counsellors - Medical Independent
We must develop and recognise genetic counsellor services to realise the potential of personalised medicine...
www.medicalindependent.ie
December 20, 2024 at 8:33 AM