Cancer screening

Cancer screening is a way to find cancer before any symptoms appear in your body.

    Cancer screening is a way to find cancer before any symptoms appear in your body. Finding cancer this early saves lives.

    In Ireland, there are three free screening programmes, run by the National Cancer Screening service:

    Bringing screening programmes to Ireland: Through our cancer advocacy campaigns, we've brought bowel cancer screening to Ireland, and we've extended the age for breast cancer screening.

    We're here for you

    Support Line

    Support Line

    Our Cancer Nurses offer confidential advice, support and information for anyone affected by cancer. Call or email supportline@irishcancer.ie. Video calls available. Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
    Support Line
    Our Daffodil Centres

    Our Daffodil Centres

    Our Daffodil Centres in 13 hospitals nationwide are staffed by Cancer Nurses and trained volunteers who provide face-to-face advice, support and information for anyone affected by cancer.
    Our Daffodil Centres