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Sarah McGrath

Sarah's story - 'People are so kind and so good and it’s very hard on the people who love you.'

Sarah's story - 'People are so kind and so good and it’s very hard on the people who love you.'
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sinead osgood

“Please trust in your instincts and if you think there is something wrong with you, then keep looking for the answer." - Sinead Osgood

“Please trust in your instincts and if you think there is something wrong with you, then keep looking for the answer." - Sinead Osgood
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mary o callaghan

"Everyone’s cancer journey is different and that is why we all must be vigilant, no matter what our age." - Mary O'Callaghan

"Everyone’s cancer journey is different and that is why we all must be vigilant, no matter what our age." - Mary O'Callaghan
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bernie sherry

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

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

Breast Cancer patients and survivors urge others not to ignore the warning signs of breast cancer

‘Care for your Pair’- Irish Cancer Society’s campaign calls on the public to be breast aware
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Centra - Care For Your Pair

Centra gets behind 'Care For Your Pair' Campaign this October

Centra are supporting breast cancer patients this October by getting behind our 'Care For Your Pair' campaign and holding a fundraising weekend in selected Centra stores from the 29th of September to October 2nd.
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amanda kennedy

"You know in your own gut that something isn’t right and I knew myself there was something wrong” -Amanda Kennedy

"You know in your own gut that something isn’t right and I knew myself there was something wrong” -Amanda Kennedy
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olivia nolan

Olivia's story - "You can’t do it all, but you choose wisely how you spend your good days."

You can’t do it all, but you choose wisely how you spend your good days." - Olivia Nolan
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una doyle

“People want to help, so accept graciously even if you are feeling well.” -Una Doyle

“People want to help, so accept graciously even if you are feeling well.” -Una Doyle
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maria murphy

"Act immediately if you notice anything unusual in your body" - Maria Murphy

"Act immediately if you notice anything unusual in your body" - Maria Murphy
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