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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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Every cent you give today will help change the lives of people affected by cancer across Ireland.
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Whether you're running a marathon or shaving your head to raise money to fund our work, we'll appreciate your amazing support!
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Join us as a volunteer to create a future where nobody dies from cancer. #WeWontStop

Your Impact in 2025

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You funded more than 29,800 free lifts to bring 2,800 patients to and from cancer treatment safely.

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You helped fund over 5,900 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 26,700 supportive and comforting conversations with people affected by cancer through our Support Line and Daffodil Centre nurses.

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You funded over 14,300 free counselling sessions for those affected by cancer.

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You allowed over 179 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

Claire Fagan's Bowel Cancer Story
Claire Fagan's Bowel Cancer Story
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When Claire Fagan had stomach pain, she had her appendix out - though her symptoms didn't go away. She was ultimately diagnosed with Stage four Bowel Cancer. Click the link to read more.
Robert Flanagan's Bowel Cancer Story
Robert Flanagan's Bowel Cancer Story
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Robert Flanagan, 48, from Portlaoise was diagnosed with rectal cancer in January 2024, after he initially attributed his symptoms to piles. Click the link to read more.
Lana's Neuroendocrine Tumour (NET) cancer story
Lana's Neuroendocrine Tumour (NET) cancer story
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“I had to interrupt and say, ‘sorry when you say tumour, do you mean cancer?’" Read more of Lana's cancer story by clicking the link.
Ellie-Mai Murphy's leukaemia story
Ellie-Mai Murphy's leukaemia story
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Ellie-Mai Murphy, from Athlone, was just 18 years old when she was diagnosed with leukaemia. Click the link to learn more.
Jim Ahern's Bowel Cancer Story
Jim Ahern's Bowel Cancer Story
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Jim Ahern was diagnosed with bowel cancer after a BowelScreen test detected traces of blood. “I did BowelScreen in 2020 and 2022, and there were no problems,” says Jim. Click the link to read more.
Martin McHugh's Testicular and Prostate Cancer Story
Martin McHugh's Testicular and Prostate Cancer Story
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Celebrated GAA star Martin McHugh shares his story of being diagnosed with testicular cancer, and then prostate cancer several years later. He was successfully treated for both cancers. Click the link to learn more.

Our News

Press Release: Irish Cancer Society provided almost 30,000 free lifts to treatment in 2025, new figures show
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Press Release: Irish Cancer Society provided almost 30,000 free lifts to treatment in 2025, new figures show
Press Release: The Irish Cancer Society celebrates almost 200,000 Nights of Nursing provided to cancer patients in Ireland over the past 40 Years
Press Release: The Irish Cancer Society celebrates almost 200,000 Nights of Nursing provided to cancer patients in Ireland over the past 40 Years
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Press Release: The Irish Cancer Society celebrates almost 200,000 Nights of Nursing provided to cancer patients in Ireland over the past 40 Years
Press Release: Government signals on future-proofing nicotine products legislation welcome, says Irish Cancer Society
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Press Release: Government signals on future-proofing nicotine products legislation welcome, says Irish Cancer Society
Press Release: Groundbreaking cancer researchers from around Ireland honoured at Irish Cancer Society Research Awards 2026
Press Release: Groundbreaking cancer researchers from around Ireland honoured at Irish Cancer Society Research Awards 2026
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Press Release: Groundbreaking cancer researchers from around Ireland honoured at Irish Cancer Society Research Awards 2026
Press Release: First curative surgeries carried out as part of groundbreaking €4.9 million lung cancer pilot programme funded by the Irish Cancer Society
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Press Release: First curative surgeries carried out as part of groundbreaking €4.9 million lung cancer pilot programme funded by the Irish Cancer Society
Press Release: Irish Cancer Society welcomes next phase of the Laura Brennan Catch Up Programme
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Press Release: Irish Cancer Society welcomes next phase of the Laura Brennan Catch Up Programme

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