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Government announces significant funding for cancer care transport services

The Department of Rural and Community Development today announced an allocation of €747,000 to fund 14 vehicles for community-based organisations providing vital services in rural areas across Ireland. Provided through the 2021 CLÁR programme, the ...

02 Sept 2021 at 16:14

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Breast Check: Women and girls urged to check for changes

Director of Nursing for the Marie Keating Foundation, Helen Forristal, has highlighted the importance of checking your breasts for any changes or irregularities following the tragic death of former Girls Aloud member, Sarah Harding. Speaking on ...

06 Sept 2021 at 15:35

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‘Know the guidelines - protect your pair’ - Drinkaware urges public to be aware of link between alcohol and breast cancer

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is urging the public to be aware of the link between alcohol and breast cancer. Highlighting the need for awareness and ...

15 Oct 2021 at 15:23

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Stars align for Breast Cancer Ireland’s Very Pink Run

The launch has taken place of the newly named Very Pink Run. The now global event, with a brand-new title sponsor - Very (Ireland’s leading online retailer) - has seen 78,000 participants from over 40 countries take part to date, ...

07 Sept 2023 at 12:39

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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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Cancer tests to speed up thanks to Irish survivors' fundraising for new machine

A next generation cancer testing machine at an Irish hospital will cut waiting time for results by eight weeks. The Ion Torrent Genexus sequencer at Cork University Hospital (CUH) identifies the DNA profiles of cancers ...

11 Oct 2021 at 11:25

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Cancer Survivor Smart Card aims to alleviate challenges faced by patients

The European Commission is currently in the process of creating a 'Cancer Survivor Smart Card' that will come in the form of a portable eCard or app which will allow patients to connect with health professionals ...

09 Nov 2021 at 10:57

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New campaign urges Laois women to go for cervical cancer test

Women aged 25-60 and living in Laois, are being called upon to support the Pearl of Wisdom campaign run by the National Cervical Screening Programme and the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA). The ...

23 Jan 2017 at 17:43

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Irish Cancer Society commemorates 9,000 lives lost this year with 9,000 lights

This Christmas, the Irish Cancer Society is urging people to remember and pay tribute to those affected by cancer in 2020, including the 9,000 people who lost their lives. On Tuesday night, the Society ...

09 Dec 2020 at 17:23

Local News

Cancer research charity needs cancer survivors from Laois who work in the food industry to get involved with new project

Breakthrough Cancer Research, Ireland’s leading cancer research charity, is embarking on a new awareness campaign next year. The charity is looking for Laois based cancer survivors working in any ...

26 Dec 2020 at 15:00

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1,000 cranes to fly in Portlaoise for charity

A unique fundraising initiative featuring the Japanese art of origami takes off in Portlaoise this week, with the goal of raising money for a number of worthwhile charities including the Cuisle ...

24 Jul 2017 at 11:31

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Cancer Society gives thanks as sunshine looks set to boost Daffodil Day collections in Laois and elsewhere

The Irish Cancer Society would like to say a big thank you to the thousands of volunteers who took to the streets or organised events in Laois and across the country for the Irish Cancer ...

24 Mar 2017 at 19:49

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