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Lisa Murphy Shares Story of Losing Husband Michael to Brain Cancer
“If I could give advice to anyone going through this scary time, when you feel like you’ve been hit by a bus, I would say to talk to people, to get support from organisations like the Irish Cancer Society.” Click the link to learn more.
Press Release: Improving cancer survival rates only possible with sustained investment in cancer care, says Irish Cancer Society
1 September 2026: The Irish Cancer Society today welcomed the publication of the National Cancer Registry of Ireland’s (NCRI) 2026 Annual Report, which outlines improved cancer survival rates over the 1994-2023 period.
Press Release: Breast cancer survivor and Irish Cancer Society Board of Directors member shares excitement at participating in French regatta as part of breast cancer dragon boat team
24th August 2026: Breast cancer survivor and Irish Cancer Society Board of Directors member Maria Fleming is part of a dragon boat team composed of breast cancer survivors called the Plurabelle Paddlers. The team will be participating in the 2026 IBCP Participatory Dragon Boat Festival in France.
Deirdre Doherty's Blood Cancer Story
Deirdre Doherty, 57, from Leitrim was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer called Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) in early 2019, after a routine blood test showed her white blood cell count was high. Click the link to read Deirdre's story.
Liz Farrell's Skin Cancer Story
In 2021, Liz noticed some small red spots that had appeared on her forehead. She was referred to a dermatologist who removed the spots, and it was discovered that the spots were basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer. Read more about Liz's story by clicking the link.
Press Release: Skin cancer survivor who lost her father to skin cancer shares her story to encourage people to get skin changes checked and practise sun safety
17th August 2026: Skin cancer survivor Liz Farrell is sharing her story to highlight the importance of getting any concerning skin changes checked by your GP.
