Irish Cancer Society calls for lung cancer screening programme to be introduced
“We know that lung cancer screening programmes save lives.” The Irish Cancer Society is urging the Government to add lung screening to the list of Ireland’s screening programmes in a bid to save more lives. Lung cancer was the third most common form of cancer in Ireland in 2021, with around 2,690 estimated cases diagnosed […]
4 years ago
Here’s the lineup for this week’s episode of The Late Late Show
The show will see pop twins Jedward shaving off their iconic quiffs for a good cause. The Late Late Show returns Friday night for an episode filled with music and conversation as the show celebrates Daffodil Day, the Irish Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser. For the second year, the traditional fundraiser had to be cancelled due […]
5 years ago
Irish Cancer Society issue urgent appeal for nurses for end-of-life care at home
Demand for services for end-of-life care at home has increased by 20% The Irish Cancer Society have issued a callout for nurses for what they describe as an “urgent” need to deal with a recent increase in the demand for end-of-life care at home. The Irish Cancer Society provide a free Night Nursing service to […]
6 years ago
The Irish Cancer Society is worried that Irish politicians are being lobbied by tobacco companies promoting vapes
The Irish Cancer Society has also called for flavoured vapes to be banned, to protect children from the potential harm of e-cigarettes. The charity raised concerns that politicians are repeating arguments from the tobacco industry, after being lobbied by vape business groups which include major cigarette companies. It comes as six people are reported to […]
7 years ago
Rugby stars Andrew Porter & Rory O’Loughlin on how excercise can fight cancer
Brought to you by the Irish Cancer Society “When mum was alive she always encouraged me to get involved in sport and physical activity.” Rory O’Loughlin and Andrew Porter fully understand the realities of a loved one being diagnosed with breast cancer, having both experienced it first hand. While Rory’s mother Helen is thankfully doing […]
8 years ago
Survivor Michael Reynolds on the realities facing men diagnosed with breast cancer
Brought to you by the Irish Cancer Society “Men can be reluctant to talk or to get support but it does help.” In 2016, 30-year-old Michael Reynolds had noticed a lump on his chest and went to see his doctor, who referred him for further tests. Eventually, he was sent to Galway University Hospital for a […]
8 years ago