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Migrant Communities: Needs Assessment
One in five people living in Ireland was born outside the State. To date, little evidence is available on immigrant communities’ access to cancer and healthcare services. Click the link to learn more.
PRESS RELEASE: Cancer delays are causing avoidable deaths
PRESS RELEASE: Wednesday, 9 July: Cancer delays are causing avoidable deaths. That is the stark warning from the Irish Cancer Society today as it highlights new data showing delays in cancer tests and treatment across Ireland.
Marginalised groups struggle to access Breast Screening, Irish Cancer Society warns
Three in ten people invited for BreastCheck not taking part in life-saving screening.
‘My persistence saved my life’ – bowel cancer patient urges people with symptoms to seek help
‘My persistence saved my life’ – bowel cancer patient urges people with symptoms to seek help
PRESS RELEASE: €180 million hole in national cancer funding
PRESS RELEASE: Wednesday 19th June: Today, the Irish Cancer Society is launching its Budget 2025 Submission, urging the Government to stop underfunding the National Cancer Strategy. Read more of our article by clicking the link.
This legislation is a significant and very welcome step which we believe will reduce smoking rates and ultimately save lives
"We know that, unfortunately, half of all smokers will die from smoking-related diseases, with cancer being the most common cause of death. Sadly, over 4,500 people die from smoking-related harm in Ireland every year alone." Read our article in full by clicking the link.
Skin cancer survivor shares her story to encourage others to make sun safety a priority.
Deirdre Bonass (56) from Wexford is one of 13,000 people diagnosed with skin cancer in Ireland every year. She is currently in recovery from treatment for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) skin cancer and wants to encourage anyone heading on holidays or out in the Irish sun to follow the Sun Smart Code.
Irish Cancer Society funded pilot project at University Hospital Limerick significantly reducing development of cancer related lymphoedema
Breast cancer survivor Orla Brennan says patient education key in overcoming ‘distressing’ complication of cancer treatment Pilot project is the only such hospital service outside of Dublin.
Climate & Health Alliance calls for bold action to combat the impact of climate change on the nation's health
Climate & Health Alliance calls for bold action to combat the impact of climate change on the nation's health.
Rob's Fundraising Story
“After learning so much more about what the Irish Cancer Society does, this year, I wanted to do something even more challenging to see could we raise even more money.”
PRESS RELEASE: The Irish Cancer Society is calling on the public to go all in against cancer this Daffodil Day amid rising demand for key services
PRESS RELEASE: The Irish Cancer Society is calling on the public to go all in against cancer this Daffodil Day amid rising demand for key services. Click the link to learn more.
Terminal cancer patients are dying in cold homes due to energy costs, stark new research reveals
Terminal cancer patients are dying in cold homes due to energy costs, stark new research reveals. Irish Cancer Society calls on Government for financial action. Click the link to learn more.
New Report Highlights Need for Action on Cancer Inequalities
European Cancer Organisation Launches Ireland Country Report
“It is simply not possible to provide optimal care or patient outcomes in these conditions,” - leading cancer clinicians warn
An alarming open letter from 20 of the country’s leading cancer doctors and researchers should serve as a ‘wake-up call’ to the Government, the Irish Cancer Society said today. Click the link to learn more.
