Offaly Volunteers At The National Launch Of The Irish Cancer Society
The Irish Cancer Society, with lead partner Dell, call for more support than ever for Daffodil Day as demand for support and services increases with a growth in cancer incidence. Daffodil Day will take place all over the country on Friday March 11th 2016. Here is how you can support: Visit www.cancer.ie/daffodilday or CallSave 1850 […]
Over A Third Of Irish People With Three Or More Symptoms Of Lung Cancer Are Unconcerned
Over a third of Irish adults who are currently experiencing three or more symptoms of lung cancer are unconcerned about being diagnosed with the disease, according to the Irish Cancer Society who have launched new research around attitudes to lung cancer among the Irish public. The research, which was commissioned by the Irish Cancer Society […]
Irish Cancer Society CEO announces decision to take salary cut
The Irish Cancer Society’s CEO John McCormack has decided to take a salary cut as part of the charity’s effort to find the funds necessary to maintain its Financial Support Programme for the families of children with cancer. The CEO has made a personal decision to reduce his salary by €10,000, from €145,000 to €135,000, […]
Major Cancer Survival Gap In Ireland
People from the most disadvantaged communities in Ireland have a significantly lower chance of surviving cancer after five years according to new research presented to the Irish Cancer Society Charles Cully Memorial Lecture today. The new data has been compiled by the National Cancer Registry of Ireland and is due to be published in early […]
Cancer patients face financial crisis – Irish Cancer Society publishes report on Real Cost of Cancer
Many cancer patients and their families face a financial crisis while they are going through their treatment, according to the report of an in-depth survey called “The Real Cost of Cancer”, commissioned by the Irish Cancer Society, carried out by Millward Brown. A large number of patients face a severe drop in income while at […]
Irish Cancer Society ‘Paint it Pink’ campaign, to fight breast cancer, kicks off in County Offaly
Today is the first day of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Irish Cancer Society is telling everyone that they still need to be breast aware and take care of their health as breast cancer incidence rises by 32% over ten years.[i] Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers and while it […]
Irish Cancer Society launches Paint it Pink campaign in County Offaly
As the Irish Cancer Society launches its 2015 breast cancer campaign, Paint it Pink, in County Offaly it is delighted to showcase a significant research study that brings fresh hope to breast cancer patients with a particularly aggressive form of the disease, who are resistant to current therapies. Research carried out by Irish Cancer Society […]
Support Daffodil Day in Offaly to ensure free services for cancer patients
Daffodil Day takes place this Friday 27th of March 2015 Ireland’s oldest flagship fundraising day, Daffodil Day, which is kindly supported by Dell, takes place this Friday, 27th of March 2015. The Irish Cancer Society is looking for support in Offaly to ensure the continued provision of free services for cancer patients and their families. […]
Host a coffee morning in Offaly this Daffodil Day – Friday March 27th
One in three of us will face cancer, and by raising money for Daffodil Day you will help the Irish Cancer Society make sure no one has to face cancer alone. Hosting a coffee morning for Daffodil Day is the perfect chance to catch up over a cup of coffee. Last year there were 293 […]
Irish Cancer Society Calls for Grant Applications from Affiliated Cancer Support Centres in Co. Offaly
The Irish Cancer Society’s grant aid programme for affiliated cancer support centres is now open for applications and the Society is inviting all affiliated centres, including Dóchas Offaly Cancer Support and Midlands Myeloma Support Group to apply for funds. The Irish Cancer Society expects to grant over half a million euro this year to its […]
