14/02/2018
Clinical Research Nurse for Breast Research at UHW
Helen Vaughan is a Clinical Research Nurse. She graduated as a General Nurse in Cork University Hospital , completed a Bachelor of Anthropology & Theology with National University Ireland , Masters Population Health followed by a Certificate in Clinical & Translational Research with University College Dublin (UCC) and has a special interest in academic research.
Helen has worked in Clinical Trials and coordinated Academic Research studies for 10 years with the Clinical Research Centre (UCC) and is currently the Clinical Research Nurse for Breast Research at UHW
Current Projects:
Breast Cancer Proteomics and Molecular Heterogeneity Study (CTRIAL IE 0907) 
23/01/2017
TEVA Breast Care Donation
Sean Walsh (Ehs manager) and Andy Crowley (General manager) presenting a generous donation to Breast Care nurses Orla and Rose This was kindly donated on behalf of TEVA and their employees as part of their recent Environmental, Health and Safety observation card incentive scheme.
21/12/2017
Nipple Areola Reconstruction
Our Breast Care Nurse Orla Quinn attending the one-day intensive training programme on Nipple Areola Reconstruction using micro pigmentation techniques at the Stoke Mandiville Hospital, United Kingdom.
This will provide additional resources to the pre-existing Nipple-Areola reconstruction programme available to all patients in our South East Cancer Centre, University Hospital Waterford
This was made possible by the generous donations to our unit
23/05/2017
Lloyds Hair Salon Waterford donation
For the second year running the fantastic staff at Lloyds Hair Salon Waterford donated customer contributions in return for complimentary hair services at their Waterford Salons.
Some pics of the fun day in October.
Waterford Breast Centre is very grateful and honoured by your donation
10/10/2016
Waterford Credit Union donation
University Hospital Waterford Breast Care would like to thank Waterford Credit Union for their generous donation to our unit.
In their own words-‘We wish to praise all the staff for the fantastic work you do, how hard you work and how pleasant everyone is’.
Pictured below is Dr Carmel Ann Daly, Lead Clinician Breast Cancer Services, receiving this cheque from Ann-Marie Drohan, Waterford Credit Union.
08/10/2016
Lymphoedema Physiotherapist, Ms Fiona Fewer
A picture of our Lymphoedema Physiotherapist, Ms Fiona Fewer, Senior Physiotherapist Oncology/Lymphoedema, at work using a limb volume calculator purchased courtesy of funds from a recent donation.
Lymphoedema is a condition of localised fluid collection and tissue swelling commonly affecting the upper/lower limb following breast and melanoma cancer axillary and groin surgery. At University Hospital Waterford we are fortunate to have two expert Senior Physiotherapists working in the field of Lymphoedema
12/09/2016
Dr Deirdre Plant donation
University Hospital Waterford Breast Care would like to thank Dr Deirdre Plant for her generous donation to our unit.
This was a result of her considerable fundraising efforts during her 26.2 mile sponsored walk, which took place overnight as part of a charity event, through the streets of London.
31/03/2016
Mrs Catherine Phelan on behalf the Breast Cancer Support Group
A recent generous donation by Mrs Catherine Phelan collected on behalf the Breast Cancer Support Group to University Hospital Waterford Breast Care presented to Dr Carmel Ann Daly, Lead Clinician Breast Cancer Services, UHW for the enhancement of services to breast cancer patients in UHW
12/03/2016
Here are the NCCP guidelines for Breast Cancer Referral
Please click on link below
http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/guidelines/breast/
12/03/2016
Please click on link below for evidenced based managment of breast pain
It is very useful for mastalgia management prior to considering referral
http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/patient/leaflets/guideforwomen.pdf