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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 through this difficult ...

15 Sept 2021 at 11:47

Offaly Life

WATCH: Powerful new campaign shows the real life-impact of cancer during the pandemic

The Irish Cancer Society has released a powerful advertising campaign to show support and solidarity with anyone affected by cancer. Cancer patients and survivors of all ages appear in the moving advert to show the real-life impact a cancer ...

01 Mar 2021 at 21:52

Offaly Life

Irish Cancer Society support health warnings on alcohol products

The Irish Cancer Society has today welcomed Minister Simon Harris' support for the inclusion of cancer labelling in the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, relayed to the Society by the Minister yesterday evening. Head of Services & Advocacy at ...

28 Sept 2018 at 12:02

Local News

People in Offaly affected by cancer urged to attend virtual conference

The Irish Cancer Society’s annual ‘Living Well with and Beyond Cancer’ conference, hosted by Dr. Eddie Murphy takes place online on this week. The Society encourages cancer patients, survivors and those that care for them to join us for ...

01 Jun 2021 at 14:25

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Incredible reaction as Offaly coffee day raises €5,500 for cancer charities

An Offaly couple have thanked locals for their support after their annual coffee day raised an incredible sum for two charities. PJ and Brid Lynam thanked everyone for their "amazing generosity" and continued support for their coffee ...

13 Mar 2024 at 10:27

Offaly Life

Irish Cancer Society urges government not to cave to drinks industry over labelling

The Irish Cancer Society has called on Minister Simon Harris not to give in to the alcohol industry’s vested interests following reports that the Government may drop provisions in the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill that raise ...

21 Sept 2018 at 13:44

Offaly Life

Calls for free nicotine replacement for 'National No Smoking Day'

Today, on Ireland’s national “no smoking day”, Ash Wednesday, the Irish Cancer Society has called on the Government to offer Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) free to participants on smoking cessation programmes. The ...

14 Feb 2018 at 11:53

Local News

Lung cancer referrals fell by more than 25% during Covid-19 pandemic

According to the Irish Cancer Society, potentially 244 patients with suspected lung cancer symptoms had not presented to their GP and were not referred to specialist cancer clinics during the height of the pandemic ...

15 Sept 2020 at 19:50

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 ...

19 Nov 2021 at 16:58

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Appeal for Offaly people to support Daffodil Day

People are urged to donate online for the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day taking place today Friday March 26th. This will be the second year in a row where Covid-19 has restricted the usual community ...

26 Mar 2021 at 11:36

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 ...

02 Dec 2021 at 11:36

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Daffodil Day raises incredible amount for vital cancer services and research

An incredible amount was raised on the ‘most important Daffodil Day ever’ will fund vital services for cancer patients and life-changing research, the Irish Cancer Society has said. The Society has ...

31 Mar 2021 at 13:27

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