In moments of uncertainty or distress, finding a supportive space to share your thoughts and feelings is essential 💬

Reach out to our Freephone Support Line on 1800 200 700 (9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri) email anytime at [email protected]

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April is testicular cancer awareness month and Virgin Media News has been speaking to Kevin Hiney who was only 29 years-old when he was diagnosed with the condition

@ellelenn reports ⤵️

#VMNews | Irish Cancer Society

Ready to shake things up? 💇‍♂️💇‍♀️
It's time to make a statement and show your support for all those affected by cancer across Ireland! 💛✨

Take on the Shave or Dye challenge, and let the fun begin! 🎉
Sign up today at: cancer.ie/SHOD

As #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth comes to a close, Gerard is sharing his story to encourage those in the aged 59-69 to take up screening.

'BowelScreen saves lives and we have to make it as open and as accessible as possible.”

Read his powerful story here: brnw.ch/21wJexC

🎶 The Music Connect Cancer AYA Playlist has officially launched! Listen now on Spotify 🌟

Got a track that moves you? Submissions are still open: brnw.ch/21wJdb8 🎶

Stay tuned as we share some of the the stories behind the songs, so keep your eyes peeled for more! 👀

Our next #MultipleMyeloma support group will take place on the 17th of May in our #Galway Support Centre. This group is free to join but please book your place by contacting us on 091 540040

#myeloma #cancersupport Helen Greally Irish Cancer Society NCCP

Speaking at our Oireachtas Briefing on #BowelCancer , cancer survivor Paul Vickers says he regrets not acting on his symptoms sooner, but also points out at 56 years old, he shouldn't have been outside of BowelScreen eligibility.

Listen to his powerful contribution 👇

“Without proper multi-annual funding for the National Cancer Strategy, not only are Ireland’s cancer outcomes unlikely to improve but we are at serious risk of going backwards.”

We are supporting European Cancer Organisation today on their Ireland Report. Read more: brnw.ch/21wJaXr

William Dahut American Cancer Society, Julie Gralow ASCO, Averil Power @irishcancersoc, Françoise Meunier, Debbie Keatley 💙 and All-Island Cancer Research Institute (AICRI) Co Leads William Gallagher University College Dublin & Mark Lawler Queen's University Belfast 🎓 discussing the urgent need to bridge the #cancer disparities divide.

Watch the…

Attended the @AICRiprmoject launch of their “Allied Health Sector & Oncology All-Island Review”. Very insightful presentations delivered by Academia & Research experts.

Well-captured the current industry landscape and highlighted potential transformative economic impacts.☘️

Great cancer inequalities talks and panel All-Island Cancer Research Institute (AICRI) European Cancer Organisation Department of Health Euro American Cancer Forum, including a presentation on the Irish context by Irish Cancer Society Averil Power

Wonderful interaction at our Bowel Caner Awareness/ SunSmart Stand Bon Secours Cork Cancer Centre this morning also good to remind staff that we are here to support them too Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Centre. Congrats to Grace in the coffee shop on winning the raffle prize 🌼

Inconsistent State funding creating gaps in cancer treatment in Ireland irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4138…

Psychology PhD student Lorna Gurren is seeking bereaved caregivers who have, in the past, cared for a loved one with brain cancer. Share your thoughts on treatment decision-making and support.

Please contact: [email protected] for more information

This afternoon, marking #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth , we're briefing TDs and Senators with our Director of Clinical Affairs, 𝗔𝗺𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻 💛 joined by bowel cancer survivor Paul Vickers, and Consultant Oncologist, Prof. David Gallagher.

As #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth draws to a close, we’ll be joined by Bowel Cancer survivor Paul Vickers, and Consultant Oncologist, Prof. David Gallagher, as we meet TDs and Senators to press the need for expanded screening and cutting down colonoscopy wait times.

🌰🌰Do you know how to check yourself for #TesticularCancer ?

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💬 Spread the word to groups who work with teenage boys and young men.
📥 Download this poster to share or print: cancer.ie/sites/default/… #SpotCancerEarly

Mary, 61, had #bowelcancer found via #screening .
It was:
• An early stage
• Before symptoms began
• When it was easier to treat

Watch Mary’s story: youtube.com/watch?v=qynCI4…
Aged 59-69? You’re eligible for a BowelScreen test
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