Cancer prevention and awareness
Stopping cancer before it starts is a key goal of the Irish Cancer Society. We know 4 out of every 10 cancers can be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle. Spotting cancer early is also a key part of our cancer awareness work.
The booklets, leaflets, factsheets, posters and other resources listed below provide information on how to reduce your risk of developing a variety of cancers, and how to spot cancer early.
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Cancer and genes factsheet
This factsheet is for people who are worried that cancer might run in their family because a number of relatives have had it. It is also for people who are considering genetic testing.
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12 ways to reduce your cancer risk
There are many things you can do to reduce your cancer risk by making small changes. This leaflet is based on the European Code Against Cancer.
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Spot cancer early
Spotting cancer early is important. Learn what to look for, and check your body for changes. Talk to your doctor if you notice anything unusual for you
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Spot cancer early - It could save your life
Our Spot Cancer Early leaflet gives you information on some of the key changes to look for when checking your body for change that could be cancer.
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Healthy living and cancer - A woman's guide
Information on cancer risk factors, ways to reduce your risk and how to spot cancer early.
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Cervical cancer - What you should know
This leaflet gives information on what increases your risk of cervical cancer, screening, how to reduce your risk and more.
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Breast Cancer- What you should know
This leaflet has facts about breast cancer, how to check your breasts, signs and symptoms to look out for, and how to reduce your risk.
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Men's spot cancer early poster
Know the symptoms of men's cancers, because spotting cancer early is important. An A4 poster to download, share, or print.
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Manual for men- Reduce your risk of cancer
This booklet looks at how your lifestyle affects your cancer risk and how to spot cancer early. It includes details on testicular and prostate cancer. It also gives you tips on how to make the best of a visit to your doctor.
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Prostate cancer- Know what to look for
Know the symptoms of prostate cancer, because spotting cancer early is important. An A4 poster to download, share, or print.
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Prostate Cancer - What you should know
This leaflet has facts about prostate cancer, what signs and symptoms to look out for, and how to reduce your risk.
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How to check your testicles
Information on how to check your testicles. An A4 infographic to download, print, or share.
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Testicular cancer - What you should know
This leaflet has facts about testicular cancer, how to check your testicles, and signs and symptoms to look out for.
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What's in a cigarette?
Leaflet on the dangers of smoking and second-hand smoke, and the chemicals found in cigarettes.
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Top 10 tips for quitting smoking poster
This poster gives you tips on how to prepare to quit and to stay quit. Available to download only.
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Benefits of quitting smoking poster
This poster gives you information about the benefit your body will experience from the minute you quit smoking. Available to download only.
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Non-melanoma skin cancer - What you should know
This leaflet explains what to check for when you're looking for changes that could be non-melanoma skin cancer, the most common kind of skin cancer.
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Be skin smart - Signs of non-melanoma skin cancer
Be skin smart! What to look for when you're checking for signs of non-melanoma skin cancer. An A4 poster to download, share, or print.
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Melanoma skin cancer - What you should know
This leaflet has facts about melanoma, what signs and symptoms to look out for, how to check yourself, and how to reduce your risk.
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Be skin smart - Signs of melanoma
Be skin smart! What to look for when you're checking for signs of melanoma. An A4 poster to download, share, or print.
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Be SunSmart
A poster with four easy steps to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Print or share in your office, school, community centre or group chat. Available to download only.
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SunSmart kids
A double-sided poster with sun protection tips for parents, carers and people working with children. Print or share in your creche, school, community centre or group chat. Available to download only.
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SunSmart teens
Double-sided poster/information sheet with sun safety and skin cancer prevention tips for young people, parents and youth workers. Print or share in your school, college, community centre or group chat. Available to download only.
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SunSmart - Outdoor workers
A leaflet with skin cancer information and tips on how to protect your skin when you're working outdoors, particularly if you work in construction, landscaping or agriculture.
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SunSmart- Outdoor workers poster
Poster to raise awareness of skin cancer among outdoor workers. Print or share in your workplace, staff room, or group chat. Available to download only.
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Bowel cancer - Know what to look for
Know the symptoms of bowel cancer, because spotting cancer early is important. An A4 poster to download, share, or print.
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Bowel cancer - What you should know
This leaflet gives you facts about bowel cancer, its causes and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and how to reduce your risk. It also has information on bowel screening.
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Blood cancers
Know the most common symptoms of blood cancer, because spotting cancer early is important. An A4 poster to download, share, or print.
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Lung cancer- Know what to look for
Know the symptoms of lung cancer, because spotting cancer early is important. An A4 poster to download, share, or print.
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Lung cancer- What you should know
This leaflet gives you facts about lung cancer, its causes and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and how to reduce your risk.
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Lymphoma awareness poster
Know the basics about lymphoma, because spotting cancer early is important. An A4 poster to download, share, or print.
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Mouth, head and neck cancers - Know what to look for
Know the symptoms of mouth, head and neck cancer, because spotting cancer early is important. An A4 poster to download, share, or print.
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Mouth, head & neck cancers - What you should know
This leaflet has facts about mouth, head and neck cancers, signs and symptoms and ways to reduce your risk.
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Mouth cancer awareness
Know the symptoms of mouth cancer, because spotting cancer early is important. An A4 poster to download, share, or print.
