Our stories
We are a community of survivors, families, patients, friends, nurses, doctors, scientists, professionals, supporters and volunteers.
Below is a collection of stories from cancer patients, survivors, loved ones, Irish Cancer Society staff, volunteers, researchers and many other types of people who together make up our organisation. Be inspired and know that you are not alone in your journey.
04 October 2024
Mags' Story: "There are great supports and resources out there for people going through cancer."
04 October 2024
Catherine's Story: "I noticed that lump in September but did nothing until the following February, because life got in the way."
01 October 2024
Jennifer's Story - "When I look back at my own experience, to be able to catch the cancer so quickly really made all the difference."
01 October 2024
Press Release: Marginalised groups struggle to access Breast Screening, Irish Cancer Society warns
27 September 2024
Katie's story: “I was lucky my cancer was found early; it was small and very treatable. So, there were a lot of positives in that.”
26 September 2024
Press Release: Report reveals Ireland initiates one third of the Interventional Clinical Trials compared to Denmark during 2018-2023
Share your story with us
Sharing your story can help to raise cancer awareness, inform people about our services, appeal for volunteers, and bring reassurance to cancer patients and their loved ones.
We are always looking for people to share their stories in order to raise awareness about cancer – from how to spot its symptoms early, how to treat it, living beyond cancer, or how to prevent it completely.
If you would like to share your story with us, learn more about what’s involved.
