Irish Cancer Society Services

The Irish Cancer Society funds a range of cancer support services that provide care and support for people with cancer at home and in hospital.

Prostate Cancer Information Service
Anyone concerned can ring/email/ call in to access free, confidential advice, support and information about any aspect of prostate cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment or follow-on care.
‘Cancer chat’ and ‘cancer forum’ can also be availed of via: www.cancer.ie. Through the Prostate Cancer Information Service, people can access peer support via Men Against Cancer (MAC), other patient support groups and counselling services.
Contact the National Cancer Helpline: 1800 200 700,
This service is available: Monday – Thursday 9am – 7pm, Fri ‘'til 5pm.
E-mail: prostate@irishcancer.ie.

Cancer Information Service (CIS)
The Society also provides a Cancer Information Service (CIS) with a wide range of services. The National Cancer Helpline 1800 200 700 is a freefone service that gives confidential information, support and guidance to people concerned about cancer. Specialist cancer nurses who have access to the most up-to-date facts on cancer-related issues staff it.

Homecare nurses
Homecare nurses are specialist palliative care nurses who offer advice on pain control and other symptoms. These nurses work with GPs and public health nurses to form homecare teams bringing care and support, free of charge, to patients in their own homes. Based in local hospitals, health centres and hospices, they can be contacted through your GP or public health nurse.

Night nursing
The Irish Cancer Society can provide a night nurse, free of charge, for up to seven nights to families who are caring for a seriously ill person at home. If you need help, you can find out more about this service from a member of the homecare team, your GP or local public health nurse.

Oncology liaison nurses
The Irish Cancer Society funds oncology liaison nurses who provide information as well as emotional and practical support to the patient and his or her family. Oncology liaison nurses work as part of the hospital team in specialist cancer centres.


Counselling
Coping with a cancer diagnosis can be very stressful. Patients and their families sometimes find it difficult to come to terms with the illness. Many people feel that they cannot talk to a close friend or relative. Counselling can provide emotional support in a safe and confidential environment. Call the Prostate Cancer Helpline to find out about counselling services provided by the Irish Cancer Society and services available in your area.

Cancer information booklets
These booklets provide information on all aspects of cancer and its treatment. They also offer practical advice on learning how to cope with your illness. The booklets are available free of charge from the Irish Cancer Society.

Useful booklets entitled Understanding Prostate Cancer and Understanding the PSA test are available from the Irish Cancer Society - Call: 1800 200 700.

There is also a useful pocket diary available called the Prostate Passport. Men Against Cancer (MAC) and the Irish Cancer Society produce it. Call the National Cancer Helpline 1800 200 700 for a free copy.

Cancer support groups
The Irish Cancer Society funds a range of support groups set up to support you and your family at time of diagnosis, throughout treatment and afterwards.

Patient grants
A diagnosis of cancer can bring with it the added burden of financial worries. In certain circumstances, the Irish Cancer Society can provide limited financial assistance to patients in need. If you would like to request this kind of help contact your oncology or medical social worker at the hospital where you have been treated. He/she should then make the request in writing to the Irish Cancer Society.

If you would like more information on any of the above services, call the National Cancer Helpline Service 1800 200 700.

Support groups & support centres

ARC Cancer Support Centre
ARC House
65 Eccles Street
Dublin 7
Tel: 01 830 7333
Email: info@arccancersupport.ie

Website: www.arccancersupport.ie

Bray Cancer Support &
Information Centre
36B Main Street
Bray
Co Wicklow
Tel: 286 6966
Email: bcsc@iol.ie

Website: www.braycancersupport.ie

Cancer Information &
Support Centre
Mid-Western Regional Hospital
Dooradoyle
Co Limerick
Tel: 061 482615

Cork ARC Cancer Support House
Cliffdale
5 O’Donovan Rossa Road
Cork
Tel: 021 434 6688

The Cuisle Centre
Cancer Support Group
2 Park Villas
Harper’s Lane
Mountmellick Road
Portlaoise
Co Laois
Tel: 0502 81492
Email: cuislecentre@eircom.net

Donegal Cancer Support Group
Clar
Co Donegal
Tel: 074 974 0837

The Gary Kelly Support Centre
Georges Street
Drogheda
Co Louth
Tel: 041 980 5100
Fax: 041 980 5101
Email: info@garykellycentre.org
Website: www.garykellycentre.org

Greystones Cancer Support
La Touche Place
Greystones
Co Wicklow
Tel: 01 287 1601

HOPE
Enniscorthy Cancer Support &
Information Centre
6 Church Street
Enniscorthy
Co Wexford
Tel: 054 38555

The LARCC Retreat Centre
Ballinalack
Mullingar
Co Westmeath
Tel: 044 71971
Email: info@larcc.ie
Website: www.larcc.ie

Lios Aoibhinn Cancer Support
Centre
St Vincent’s University Hospital
Herbert House
St Anthony’s
Herbert Avenue
Dublin 4
Tel: 01 277 3545

Mayo Cancer Support
Association
Rock Rose House
32 St Patrick’s Avenue
Castlebar
Co Mayo
Tel: 094 903 8407

Slánú Cancer Help Centre
Birchall
Oughterard
Co Galway
Tel: 091 550050
Email: info@slanu.ie
Website: www.slanu.ie

Sligo Cancer Support Centre
2A Wine Street
Sligo
Tel: 071 70399
Email: scsg@tinet.ie

South East Cancer Foundation
7 Sealy Close
Earlscourt
Waterford
Tel: 051 876629
Fax: 051 876718
Email: infosecf@eircom.net

The Tuam Cancer Care Centre
30 Temple Jarlath Court
High Street
Tuam
Co Galway
Tel: 093 28522
Email: info@tuamcancercare.ie
Website: www.tuamcancercare.ie

Turning Point – Positive Health
Centre
23 Crofton Road
Dun Laoghaire
Co Dublin
Tel: 01 280 7888
Email: turningpoint@eircom.net
Website: www.turningpoint.ie



Information Guide to Health Services
(published by the Dept of Health and Children).

Copies are available from your local HSE area office.
Tel: 01 671 4711 for local HSE numbers.

Guide to Social Welfare Services
(published by the Dept of Social and Family Affairs).

Copies available from the Dept of Social and Family Affairs. Tel: 01 874 8444. Email: info@welfare.ie.
Website: www.welfare.ie
Entitlements for People with Disabilities (published by Comhairle). Available from Comhairle. Tel: 01 605 9000. Email: comhairle@comhairle.ie