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We are a community of patients, survivors, volunteers, supporters, health and social care professionals and researchers. Together we are transforming the experiences and outcomes of people affected by cancer.

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Your Impact in 2024

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You funded more than 26,000 free drives to bring 2,535 patients to and from cancer treatment safely.

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You helped fund over 6,000 nights of Night Nursing care, to allow patients at the end of life to spend their final days surrounded by their loved ones.

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You enabled more than 28,000 supportive and comforting conversations with people affected by cancer through our Support Line and Daffodil Centre nurses.

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You funded over 16,000 free counselling sessions for those affected by cancer.

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You allowed over 175 families to avail of the Irish Cancer Society Children's Fund to help with the cost of a childhood cancer diagnosis.

About our work

We won't stop until fewer people receive a cancer diagnosis, until everyone who does survives it and until everyone who needs it receives world-class care and support. Learn more about us and the work we do by clicking the button below.


Your stories

Dr David O'Reilly's Lung Cancer Researcher Story
Dr David O'Reilly's Lung Cancer Researcher Story
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Meet Dr David O'Reilly, an Irish Cancer Society-funded researcher who is working on a project looking at using liquid biopsies to improve outcomes for patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Click the link to read more.
Marcus Humphries' Prostate Cancer Story
Marcus Humphries' Prostate Cancer Story
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Marcus Humphries, 59, from Dublin is currently living with prostate cancer. Marcus is a delivery driver for phs Ireland and has worked with the company as a service driver for around 18 years installing and repairing washroom products for the hygiene provider.
Gerry Connolly's Prostate Cancer Story
Gerry Connolly's Prostate Cancer Story
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Semi-retired stationary salesman Gerry Connolly, 69, from Donegal was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013.
Declan Costello's Lung Cancer Story
Declan Costello's Lung Cancer Story
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Declan Costello, 60, from Rush, Co. Dublin was diagnosed with lung cancer in January 2025 after he developed a cough that wouldn’t go away, a sudden loss of appetite and significant weight loss. Click the link to read his story.
Kate Duffy's Prostate Cancer Researcher Story
Kate Duffy's Prostate Cancer Researcher Story
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Meet Kate, an Irish Cancer Society-funded researcher who is working on a project looking at understanding how cancer cells know to spread from the prostate to the bone, as that’s where advanced prostate cancer usually spreads to. Click the link to read more.
Dr Rosie O'Shea's Genetic Counselling Cancer Researcher Story
Dr Rosie O'Shea's Genetic Counselling Cancer Researcher Story
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Meet Dr Rosie O'Shea, an Irish Cancer Society-funded researcher who is working on a project to reduce waiting times for people seeking genetic counselling to asses their risk of developing an inherited cancer. Click the link to read more.

Our News

Open Letter To An Taoiseach Simon Harris T.D. Regarding Underfunding Of The National Cancer Strategy
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Open Letter To An Taoiseach Simon Harris T.D. Regarding Underfunding Of The National Cancer Strategy. Click the link to learn more.
The Irish Cancer Society launches campaign for change to allow women defer maternity leave following a cancer diagnosis
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The Irish Cancer Society has launched a new campaign that highlights the plight of women who are diagnosed with cancer. To read more, click the link.
Migrant Communities: Needs Assessment
Migrant Communities: Needs Assessment
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One in five people living in Ireland was born outside the State. To date, little evidence is available on immigrant communities’ access to cancer and healthcare services. Click the link to learn more.
Press Release: Major step towards women deferring maternity leave will give mothers with cancer precious time back with their babies
Press Release: Major step towards women deferring maternity leave will give mothers with cancer precious time back with their babies
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PRESS RELEASE: 24th July 2024 – The Irish Cancer Society has welcomed cabinet approval for a legislative amendment allowing women to defer maternity leave in cases of serious illness. Read more by clicking the link.
Press Release: Irish Cancer Society Celebrates Landmark Legislative Win: Major Milestone for New Mothers Undergoing Cancer Treatment
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PRESS RELEASE: Thursday 24th October: Two years on from the launch of the Irish Cancer Society’s #LeaveourLeave campaign, the charity is celebrating legislation passed today that allows women to defer maternity leave in cases of serious illness.
PRESS RELEASE: Cancer delays are causing avoidable deaths 
PRESS RELEASE: Cancer delays are causing avoidable deaths 
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PRESS RELEASE: Wednesday, 9 July: Cancer delays are causing avoidable deaths. That is the stark warning from the Irish Cancer Society today as it highlights new data showing delays in cancer tests and treatment across Ireland.

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