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Irish breast cancer survivors urge others to be aware of warning signs

Photo above: Leona Doyle Irish breast cancer patients and survivors are urging others to be aware of the warning signs of the disease. The call comes as part of the 'Care for Your Pair' campaign, an early detection initiative which aims to get ...

28 Sept 2022 at 10:46

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Prisoners take part in Men’s Shed initiative to help prepare for life outside

Twice a day, around a dozen older prisoners gather in a workshop to repair old bicycles for refugees, restore broken furniture and build benches to raise money for a cancer charity. The group of men, who range in age from 55 and into their ...

10 Jan 2023 at 11:50

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'Significantly less' cancer diagnoses this year due to pandemic disruptions

The Irish Cancer Society has said progress of improved cancer survival rates are being put at serious risk due to Covid-19 related disruptions. The figures revealed today in the National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI) annual report shows ...

02 Dec 2021 at 11:38

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'Don't ignore the signs and symptoms' - 27 year old cancer patient appeals to young men

According to research from the Irish Cancer Society, men are less likely to seek medical help for early warning signs of cancer and are less likely to alter any lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of getting the disease. The research,...

21 Nov 2021 at 13:53

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'Don't ignore the signs' - Young cancer patient appeals to men on International Men's Day

19 Nov 2021 at 17:01

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Tributes paid to 'inspirational' cervical cancer campaigner who has passed away

The Irish Cancer Society has led tributes to inspirational cervical cancer advocate and HPV vaccination campaigner Eileen Rushe. Expressing its sadness at the news of her death last night, the Irish Cancer Society said: "Since ...

28 Sept 2021 at 16:02

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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - what is childhood cancer and how are families supported?

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and many families across Ireland are all too aware of the challenges that childhood cancer brings. The Irish Cancer has put together information and resources to support families ...

15 Sept 2021 at 11:49

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Flowers delivered to Taoiseach ahead of Daffodil Day

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has received a special delivery of flowers in the run-up to Daffodil Day on Friday. Daffodil Day is run by the Irish Cancer Society, which is aiming to raise 4 million euro to support its free services....

22 Mar 2023 at 14:49

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Waterford woman diagnosed with cervical cancer urges support for Daffodil Day

A Waterford woman who was diagnosed with cervical cancer aged 25 is urging the people of Waterford to support cancer patients by getting involved with the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day on Friday March 24. Mother of ...

14 Mar 2023 at 10:53

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'It was so stressful' - cancer patient Tara Doonan on being clamped while having treatment

A PE teacher who was diagnosed with breast cancer had her car clamped while undergoing treatment, and says that hospital parking alone cost her €1,000 while undergoing treatment. Tara Doonan, from Killeshandra, Co Cavan ...

19 Apr 2024 at 10:38

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Cancer patients can face hospital parking fees of up to €300 per month

Cancer patients in Ireland can pay up to €300 in car parking fees at hospitals, according to the Irish Cancer Society. This is an additional financial burden for cancer patients who may already be out of work. “Urgent ...

05 Oct 2023 at 11:02

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‘I miss my parents every day’, says Shane Filan as he begins cancer charity role

Westlife star Shane Filan has told how he misses his parents every day, as he takes on a new role with the Irish Cancer Society. The Sligo-born singer, 43, lost both his parents, Mae and Peter, to cancer just nine ...

06 Feb 2023 at 00:01

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