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.

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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

Join a team of researchers and patients for an informative and engaging event focused on patients, bowel cancer awareness and research at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland from 2.30pm to 5.30pm on April 29th

Secure your space at: brnw.ch/21wJag1

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
🖥️ hse.ie/bowelscreen
☎️ freephone 1800454555

In Ireland, farmers are FOUR times more likely to develop skin disease than any other occupational group, and deaths from skin cancers are higher among farmers. According to Irish Cancer Society the risk of skin cancer is three times higher if you get burned only once in two years

We will be in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre this week on Wednesday April 24th & Thursday April 25th 💛

Pop down for your FREE check from one of our nurses - no booking is required, just walk in! ✨

We hope to see you there!
#YourHealthMatters 👩‍⚕️

“Fees in Dublin are up to 5x higher than some regional hospitals. We’ve been campaigning for 10 years..Promises were made to deliver & didn’t happen”

If you’re a cancer patient that’s been affected by carpark charges get in touch: cancer.ie/yourstory & help #ParktheCharges

Treatment can happen quickly after a #TesticularCancer diagnosis. If you have questions, we’re here to help.

👉Learn more here: cancer.ie/cancer-informa…

'Although it was a frightening and extremely hard journey, not only for me, but for my daughters & family, I still wouldn't change a thing. I have learnt that each day is a blessing.”

Read Jacqui's story here: brnw.ch/21wJ0Fb