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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.
Press Release: Westlife star Shane Filan launches raffle in aid of Irish Cancer Society with the winner getting ‘the ultimate Westlife experience’
14th August 2026: National Irish Cancer Society Relay For Life ambassador and Westlife star Shane Filan has launched a raffle in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, that promises the winner a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Press Release: People affected by prostate cancer and their partners left ‘suffering in silence’, new study finds
13th August 2026: The results of a pioneering study which surveyed prostate cancer patients and their partners reveal a greater need for support and awareness around sexual function.
