Today, we have launched a short film which shows that tobacco marketing is working on children as young as nine, but that they are repelled by the plain packs which the Government plans to introduce.

New report reveals families of children going through treatment in hospital have to fork out up to €4 an hour for car parking amid cost of living crisis.

A ground-breaking initiative by the Irish Cancer Society will give children being treated for cancer the best possible chance at starting a family of their own in later life.

Jamie Power speaks of the emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis of throat cancer.

Thomasina's story - 'It was tough to hear that you can’t have any more children'

A childhood cancer diagnosis can cause an average hit of €15,300 to annual family incomes on top of other crippling added expenses, new research from the Irish Cancer Society reveals.

Ali - 'There was a lot I didn’t realise about bowel cancer until I started on the journey'

Progress must be made to improve survival gains among adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer in line with gains for other age groups, a new Position Paper has recommended.

In his mum Róisín’s own words, she feels “incredibly lucky” to see her four-year-old son Tommy getting back to his old self after a devastating cancer diagnosis.

Ambassador Anna Daly and the Grant family from Meath urge the public to support children & young adults affected by cancer

Denise Kennerney from Dunboyne in Co Meath was diagnosed with stage 3 invasive ductal breast cancer in March 2020, aged 39.

Luke Jones explains his work on Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), the leading cause of blood cancer-related mortality in children.

The service will be available to adults and children who are affected by cancer who cannot access counselling services due to the coronavirus pandemic  

Kathleen O'Meara, Head of Advocacy and Communications of the Irish Cancer Society, made the following opening statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children Public Hearings on the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013.

A lump on his neck was the first tell-tale sign for Genevieve O’Maille that all was not right with her son Tadhg.

The Julie Wren Complementary Therapy Service funded by the Irish Cancer Society will support over 1,000 families

Felicity's story - 'Cancer affects family life, during treatment and in recovery'

Call echoed by the Irish Cancer Society which is calling for a raft of other measures in the upcoming Budget on top of the removal of inpatient charges.

Dr. Noelle Cullinan - Irish Cancer Society Funded Researcher

Dr. Noelle Cullinan provides an update for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Claire Brangan from Swords, Co Dublin was 39-years-old with two children under the age of 4 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Cancer can affect anyone, a point most poignantly illustrated by the remarkable story of teenager Jack Darmody and his dad Tim who each went through their own cancer experience at the same time last year.

The Irish Cancer Society has called on Government to prioritise legislation to regulate sunbed use.

The Irish Cancer Society is concerned that many cancer patients are suffering distress and financial hardship as a result of losing their discretionary medical cards or being refused discretionary medical cards.

It was in the summer of last year, when the Walsh family from Mayo received the devastating news of daughter Sinéad’s cancer diagnosis, that they discovered the true meaning of the term community.

Helen Groarke and Dr Lucia Hartigan from the Merrion Fertility Clinic provide a progress update on our Childhood Cancer Fertility Project for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Everyone at the Irish Cancer Society is saddened to learn of the passing of inspirational cervical cancer advocate and HPV vaccination campaigner Eileen Rushe.

Irish Cancer Society-funded research project aims to improve treatment for a fatal form of childhood cancer.

In response to media reports today that Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is pushing to end in-patient hospital charges, the Irish Cancer Society has said the Government must heed the proposals to help ease the financial burden on cancer patients.

The Irish Cancer Society is delighted to announce that Prof Adrian Bracken is the recipient of the 2020 Cancers With Unmet Needs Translational Research Award

As Ireland prepares to welcome the many thousands of people fleeing the tragic events in Ukraine, the Irish Cancer Society stands ready to support vulnerable cancer patients among this community.

The Irish Cancer Society is urging anyone else who feels affected by their own cancer experience or that of a loved-one, to contact our Support Line to avail of free counselling sessions

Anne talks about how Irish Cancer Society remote counselling helped during her cancer treatment

On behalf of every cancer patient waiting to be vaccinated, the Irish Cancer Society wants to convey the outrage, frustration and the sense of deep injustice that is being felt.

Clare Breen shares her story of how cancer treatment caused her to think ahead about future family options

A prominent businessman known as the 'Father of Surfing' in Ireland, Brian Britton wished to do something to help others going through the same journey after receiving the worst news imaginable in 2016

Investment of €45 million is urgently needed in Budget 2022 to rebuild pandemic-hit cancer services so they can cope with an expected upcoming surge in demand, the Irish Cancer Society has said.

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, today confirmed that since it announced its partnership with the Irish Cancer Society as its headline charity in Ireland for 2012/2013, it has raised €12,000 for the charity thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of its staff, service partners and subcontractors.

“If you receive a diagnosis like mine, ask your doctor about a possibility of a clinical trial. Not everyone is applicable of course, but you won’t know unless you ask.”

“That’s why I want to tell my story, not to scare people, but to show people the reality of living with skin cancer, the treatment and recovery process, and to encourage people to exercise caution in the sun”

Stacey's story - 'Keep telling yourself that you can get through it'

“The Irish Cancer Society was an invaluable support to our family during our darkest days" - Pádraig Hanratty

“I hadn't a clue about cancer” - Jessica's story

Averil Power, CEO, Irish Cancer Society.

"The doctor told me there and then that she didn’t like what she saw and knew it was cancer. It was a like a bus had hit me." - Geraldine's story

Metastatic Breast Cancer - Sonya Lynch

Skin cancer survivor Kenneth Giles managed to get by with a little help from some famous friends when raising money for the Irish Cancer Society through a charity single.

"The potential to make a difference in someone’s life has always motivated me when caring for cancer patients."

Through her research, Naomi Algeo wants to address long-overlooked issues to do with return to work and education for adolescents and young adults who have undergone cancer treatment.

Michelle Buckley will never forget the moment she had to break the news to daughter Abi that at 12-years-old she had cancer.

Meet Luke, an Irish Cancer Society funded researcher who is due to begin work on a project which will look at more effective treatments in a form of paediatric blood cancer.

Anne-Claire: 'I’ve chosen to specialise in cancer support because my own family has been very touched by cancer'

A member of one of Kildare’s great sporting families has asked others in the county to join her in getting their trekking boots on in support of cancer patients.

The Roadmap provides the detail as to our funding calls for the next five years and earmarks a significant budget to support those research investments targeted at directly improving outcome for those affected by cancer in this country.

Olive lost her father to oesophageal cancer and is highlighting the need for emotional supports for people affected by cancer. Read her story.

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When a teenager goes through cancer treatment, it can often be a bewildering experience trying to figure out how to lead a healthy life again after so much upheaval.

“I miss my parents every single day but this is my way of helping to keep their memory alive.”

"It turned my life upside down. It was devastating to find out I had cancer, I was only 22"

“My world was turned upside down,” - Breast Cancer survivor Michelle Moore

Patients undergoing cancer treatment are being hit particularly hard by the cost of living crisis, new research from the Irish Cancer Society shows, with many cutting back on heating as Christmas approaches.

An Irish social media influencer who lost her mum to melanoma is urging people to be skin cancer aware and to contact a GP if concerned about recent changes to their skin. ​​​​​​​

Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Chloe Moore and Sophie Mulcahy Symmons receive Social, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences PhD Scholarships 2021

Peer Support Volunteer Sally-Ann reveals why she wants to help other parents going through the same journey as her own family's

Pat recently joined the Irish Cancer Society’s new Advocacy Network

For all her years in nursing, Nikki Knight could never have been prepared for a whirlwind few months that included a shock breast cancer diagnosis and serious Covid illness.

Patients, support staff and clinicians from around the country were represented and honoured at the annual Irish Cancer Society Research Awards on Thursday.

Creative Arts Therapist Róisín Hayes explains the benefits this form of therapy can bring to people of all ages

To address the urgent needs of people affected by cancer against the backdrop of COVID-related challenges, the Irish Cancer Society in collaboration with the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) will shortly be launching the COVID-Cancer Rapid Response Award.

A new first-of-its-kind platform for Ireland providing relevant, reliable and evidence-based information for people affected by cervical cancer has been launched to mark World Gynaecological Oncology Awareness Day (GO Day) on Monday September 20.

“When we were engaging with patients with younger children, they would say to us ‘it’s the hair loss that makes my children know I’m sick’. That really struck a chord with us.”

Beth was awarded a 2020 Summer Studentship from the Irish Cancer Society to complete her study ‘An analysis of the experience and effect of a familial cancer diagnosis on the health behaviours of family members.’

Lorraine is an Irish Cancer Society volunteer in Dublin. She was on hand at our Daffodil Day launch to talk about why she gets involved each year and what Daffodil Day means.

Proceeds from Tom O'Brien's single are being donated to the Irish Cancer Society

Diagnosed with a rare brain tumour at the age of 22, anyone would forgive George Horsman for dwelling on the negatives of the situation. But the aviation technology graduate has a very different perspective on his experience.

"They’re all championing you to be well and that’s what gets you through." - Breast cancer survivor Rachel O’Mahony

Sinéad's story - "I strongly urge people to be an advocate for their health and well-being."

“Trust your gut, if you have to stand up for yourself, do it. You know your own body best.” -Breast Cancer Patient Bernie Sherry

“Every cancer treatment is different but because we’re all on the trial, we’ve had such similar experiences.” - Emma's story

Gina shares her experience of how a niggling pain proved the precursor to a life-changing diagnosis.

“It meant the world to us, it was the greatest gift anyone could have ever given us.”

“I had gone from having coffee at my desk in work to being told I had cancer a short time later." -Aileen's story

A reprioritised vaccine list must ensure medically vulnerable patients, including cancer patients, are given earlier access to the COVID-19 vaccine, says the Irish Cancer Society

Emma Higginson from Kerry shares her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021.

'At 38, it was the last thing I expected, and with Covid-19 it couldn’t have been worse' - Louise Collins on receiving her breast cancer diagnosis in 2020.

"It just baffles me really that your maternity leave can’t be deferred. For about 25 weeks of my maternity leave, I was in and out of hospitals trying to get to the bottom of what was going on with me, getting the diagnosis and then dealing with my treatment and all that entailed."

"The one thing all the service users have in common is their appreciation of the service.”- Noelle's story

“I was always aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and how important it is to get yourself checked out"

A sore throat after calling ‘balcony bingo’ at the height of lockdown last year was the first warning sign for Eddie McGuinness that something was amiss.

“MBL is a precursor to chronic lymphocytic leukaemia which I really didn’t ever think I would get as it is normally a cancer that affects older men.”

Kilkenny family raise over €10,000 for cancer research and services

Exercise and health science researcher Dr Mairéad Cantwell shares her experience of using her own research to make lasting improvements to the lives of patients

Information about Irish Research Council New Foundations Grant Call

“In hindsight, I had all the typical symptoms but because I didn’t know then what they were, I wasn’t looking out for them – that’s why raising awareness is so important” - Mairead's story

Mary Walsh from Kildare was breastfeeding her young daughter Cadhla last June when one night she felt a lump on her breast.

Catriona Kavanagh from Co. Wicklow was diagnosed with HER2+ Oestrogen breast cancer in May 2019, aged 38.

Geraldine Dunphy from Dublin was diagnosed with HER2 breast cancer in September 2018, when she discovered a lump one day after her 37th birthday.

Karen’s story of receiving a cancer diagnosis during a global pandemic

Louise Kidd braved rival territory to shave her hair in memory of her late sister Marie on New Year's Eve

Boots Ireland have launched their fifth annual Boots Night Walks for Night Nurses in association with the Irish Cancer Society.

Triple negative breast cancer survivor Catríona tells of importance of listening to your body’s warning signs.

Mary's story - "No matter what age you are, know the signs and symptoms."

“My breast check was on a sticky note of things I had to do that day, I never thought it would end up being a thing I had to do for the next year of my life.”

Anne-Marie - "It’s ok to say that this is really hard and I think that’s an important message."

The Irish Cancer Society's Summer Studentship programme offers undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake a cancer research project and to work with established researchers in high-quality academic environments.

Saying “Ah sure, I’ll be grand in the morning” is one of the worst things we Irish people, especially men, say when it comes to looking after our health - Ian's story

After finishing her course of radiotherapy for early stage breast cancer, Carmel O’Donohoe wanted to do something to help other patients in future as well as bridge the post-treatment gap between home and hospital.

Leona - 'Every now and then I have a little cry and I think about what could have happened if things weren’t caught on time'

Aisling's story: “I am not saying this to scare women, but I would plead with you not to dismiss something because of your age or lack of family history – get checked and get checked as soon as you can if you notice anything out of the ordinary.”

Clinical nurse specialist Marie from Limerick shares her experience and some words of support for others with metastatic breast cancer

“It is easy to forget how strong we really are, and all the difficulties we manage to cope through.” - Katherine Dolphin Griffin

'The strength that he showed throughout is something I will never forget'

"I've gone swimming with sharks, booked lots of breaks and made great memories because of it!" -Gabrielle McGovern

When Aoife O’Brien began paying more attention to her own body to help with her running training, she could never have imagined it would lead her to make a life-changing discovery.

“You can do it, it is a scary time, but you can get through it.” - Leona Doyle

Bernadette's granddaughter Michaela shares her family's experience of having a Night Nurse for Bernadette's final days.

As we approach the 2nd Anniversary of the death of our dear daughter and sister, the late Laura Brennan, we wish to express our concerns regarding the deferral of this year’s roll out of the HPV vaccination programme. A decline in the uptake of the HPV vaccine and issues with its accessibility and distribution since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic are very worrying.

Lucy's Story - " I feel there aren’t any words to describe what the Night Nurses gave our family. "

We are delighted to host a virtual webinar which will take place on 26 April 2021. This event is specifically targeted towards the social, nursing and allied health research community.