Throat cancer: ‘The open mask made my radiotherapy bearable – some people stop treatment because they can’t bear the closed mask’Hospital chaplain Manus Ferry availed of a clinical trial using a new open radiotherapy mask that enables patients to see out during treatment and was delighted to learn that his treatment worked. He is telling his story to help othersManus Ferry from Blackrock hopes the story of his cancer journey will be of help to others. Photo: Steve HumphreysEmily Hourican Today at 06:30Manus Ferry (52) works as a chaplain in Tallaght Hospital, meaning “I’m dealing with sickness and death all around me.”

Source: Irish Independent March 24, 2026 10:02 UTC