Cancer

‘I had a positive outcome because I went to the doctor right away’ – Sarah McGrath, ambassador

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Sarah McGrath, Irish Ambassador to Singapore, underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, has now recovered and feels ‘incredibly lucky’

For those who have just been diagnosed with cancer, Sarah McGrath says she would encourage them to take comfort in hearing positive stories from people who were out the other side of treatment

Around 3,600 women and almost 40 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in this country each year and, in 2020, Sarah McGrath, Irish Ambassador of Ireland to Singapore, was one of them.

Life as a diplomat is busy and although, like the rest of us, she was well aware of the need to be on top of her health and do regular self-examinations, she was often remiss.

So it was only when she was on ...