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Videos

Cancer in the classroom 8: Irish Cancer Society supports

This video describes the role of the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Centres, Support Line and recommended resources for children affected by cancer and those who support them.
Cancer in the classroom 8: Irish Cancer Society supports

Cancer in the classroom 9: Self-care

This video discusses the importance of self-care for teachers supporting children affected by cancer, providing a space for yourselves, and looking after yourselves.
Cancer in the classroom 9: Self-care
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Support and services

Children's Fund

We provide a grant of €3,000 for families of children under 18 diagnosed with cancer, supporting families with the cost of a cancer diagnosis.
Children's Fund

Transport Service for children, adolescents and young adults

Free transport for children and young adults travelling from Kildare, Meath, Dublin and Wicklow to CHI at Crumlin for treatment.
Transport Service for children, adolescents and young adults
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About Cancer

About children's cancer

Information about children's cancer including what kinds of cancer affect children.

Chemotherapy for children’s cancers

Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer drugs to kill cancer cells. Your child may have one drug or several, depending on their protocol (treatment plan). Click the link to learn more about how chemotherapy is given, treatment cycles and what side effects you can expect for your child.
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Booklets and publications

Children's cancer resources

This collection of resources should guide you and your child through their cancer journey.
Children's cancer resources

Precious times - A palliative care handbook for parents of children with cancer

This book is designed for families of children who have advanced cancer. The purpose of this book is to give you and your family information to help you during palliative care.
Precious times - A palliative care handbook for parents of children with cancer
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Irish Cancer Society news

Irish Cancer Society short film shows that tobacco industry tactics work on children as young as 9

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.
Irish Cancer Society short film shows that tobacco industry tactics work on children as young as 9

We have reversed our decision to cut financial support for children with cancer and their families

We have reversed our decision to cut financial support for children with cancer and their families
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Campaigns

Christmas Appeal

Support the family of a child with cancer this Christmas. Our Children's Fund helps hundreds of families.

Our mission

We are a community determined to help anyone affected by cancer in Ireland. Click the link to learn more about the Irish Cancer Society and our mission.
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