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'I'm so glad I went to my GP', Tipperary breast cancer survivor tells her story

A 36-year-old county Tipperary breast cancer survivor has spoken of how reading about the death of a famous pop star, who delayed seeking medical attention for cancer symptoms, saved her life. Mother-of-four Leona Doyle from Rosegreen said reading ...

08 Oct 2022 at 12:00

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Cahir boy in cancer challenge tribute to his late mother

Jack Joyce, an inspirational nine-year-old boy, is playing a leading role for the Irish Cancer Society to raise funds for cancer research. Jack, who lost his mother Audrey to breast cancer last year, has undertaken a walking challenge in her ...

24 Mar 2022 at 13:44

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Tipperary people encouraged to take part and take back from cancer

To mark Daffodil Day on this Friday, March 25, leading Irish convenience retailer Centra and Jess Redden, pharmacist and lifestyle influencer, are encouraging people to "Take Part and Take Back from Cancer," supporting communities as they ...

23 Mar 2022 at 23:00

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Fifth-year students host Daffodil Day at the Presentation Thurles

Our fifth-year students sold pins and daffodils in school all of last week to help raise funds for a very worthy cause, the Irish Cancer Society. Please support this very worthy cause. Thanks to Ms Margaret Finn for coordinating this ...

30 Mar 2022 at 19:15

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Irish breast cancer survivors urge others to be aware of warning signs

Photo above: Leona Doyle Irish breast cancer patients and survivors are urging others to be aware of the warning signs of the disease. The call comes as part of the 'Care for Your Pair' campaign, an early detection initiative which ...

28 Sept 2022 at 10:46

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Prisoners take part in Men’s Shed initiative to help prepare for life outside

Twice a day, around a dozen older prisoners gather in a workshop to repair old bicycles for refugees, restore broken furniture and build benches to raise money for a cancer charity. The group of men, who range in age from 55 and ...

10 Jan 2023 at 11:50

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'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 Ireland (NCRI) annual ...

02 Dec 2021 at 14:53

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'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 the disease. ...

19 Nov 2021 at 17:00

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Laffan family overwhelmed by generous response to sunflower campaign at their Cashel farm

“Blown away” by the support shown to their sunflower garden fundraiser the Laffan family in Cashel have thanked the public for a most incredible response to their campaign. €37,899 was raised from donations made by ...

01 Oct 2021 at 06:19

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Tributes paid to 'inspirational' cervical cancer campaigner who has passed away

The Irish Cancer Society has led tributes to inspirational cervical cancer advocate and HPV vaccination campaigner Eileen Rushe. Expressing its sadness at the news of her death last night, the Irish Cancer Society ...

28 Sept 2021 at 16:03

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Signed racecard by famous Tipperary jockey among items going under the hammer to support Irish Cancer Society

Hurling for Cancer Research has announced the launch of its online auction in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. The full list of auction items is now available to view online, with all funds raised donated to the ...

28 Jul 2021 at 15:30

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'Mighty Eight' in fundraising drive for the Irish Cancer Society

Fundraiser A 12km Walk and a 24 hour Fast & Sleepout will be taking place on the 14th and 15th of August by a small team of eight in Pallasgreen (aka ‘The Mighty Eight’), all in an effort to raise funds for the ...

04 Aug 2021 at 16:55

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