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Irish breast cancer survivors urge others to be aware of warning signs

Photo above: Leona Doyle Irish breast cancer patients and survivors are urging others to be aware of the warning signs of the disease. The call comes as part of the 'Care for Your Pair' campaign, an early detection initiative which aims to get ...

28 Sept 2022 at 10:46

National News

Prisoners take part in Men’s Shed initiative to help prepare for life outside

Twice a day, around a dozen older prisoners gather in a workshop to repair old bicycles for refugees, restore broken furniture and build benches to raise money for a cancer charity. The group of men, who range in age from 55 and into their ...

10 Jan 2023 at 11:50

National News

'Significantly less' cancer diagnoses this year due to pandemic disruptions

The Irish Cancer Society has said progress of improved cancer survival rates are being put at serious risk due to Covid-19 related disruptions. The figures revealed today in the National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI) annual report shows ...

02 Dec 2021 at 14:53

National News

'Don't ignore the signs' - Young cancer patient appeals to men on International Men's Day

According to research from the Irish Cancer Society, men are less likely to seek medical help for early warning signs of cancer and are less likely to alter any lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of getting the disease. The research,...

19 Nov 2021 at 16:59

National News

Tributes paid to 'inspirational' cervical cancer campaigner who has passed away

The Irish Cancer Society has led tributes to inspirational cervical cancer advocate and HPV vaccination campaigner Eileen Rushe. Expressing its sadness at the news of her death last night, the Irish Cancer Society said: "Since she ...

28 Sept 2021 at 16:00

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€37k raised for charity since Longford motor show began

2021 witnessed the easing of restrictions, however, this year’s show was not the one the organisers envisaged when they sat down at their first meeting months earlier. The committee postponed the show from its original date of ...

19 Sept 2021 at 12:00

National News

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - what is childhood cancer and how are families supported?

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and many families across Ireland are all too aware of the challenges that childhood cancer brings. The Irish Cancer has put together information and resources to support families ...

15 Sept 2021 at 11:46

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Longford woman urges support for cancer patient support services this Daffodil Day

A Drumlish woman who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer is urging the people of Longford to support cancer patients by getting involved with the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day on Friday March 24. At the age of 22, Sinéad ...

20 Mar 2023 at 13:03

National News

Flowers delivered to Taoiseach ahead of Daffodil Day

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has received a special delivery of flowers in the run-up to Daffodil Day on Friday. Daffodil Day is run by the Irish Cancer Society, which is aiming to raise 4 million euro to support its free ...

22 Mar 2023 at 14:49

Local News

South Longford gets set to host Legan Nifty 50s annual charity Motorbike Run

All motorbikes are welcome to participate and registration on the day is at Mitchell's Bar, Legan from 10am until 12.15pm, with the run getting underway at 12.30pm. Upon returning to Legan, there will be a BBQ at ...

05 May 2023 at 12:00

Local News

Cavan woman urges public to get behind the Irish Cancer Society’s Big Pink Breakfast campaign

Actress and breast cancer survivor Karen Egan is urging members of the Irish public to host a Big Pink Breakfast this October to support the Irish Cancer Society’s vital breast cancer support services and ...

10 Oct 2023 at 11:30

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Longford's Daffodil Day fundraiser hailed a ‘tremendous success’

Patients, survivors, volunteers, supporters, and everyone else in between, there are few homes that have escaped the clutches of cancer, and fewer still that haven't been touched by the amazing work ...

02 Apr 2023 at 13:56

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