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New research, funded by the Irish Cancer Society (ICS), reveals stark levels of energy hardship experienced by cancer patients receiving palliative care at home.

Rachel Duffy has been announced as Cancer Fund for Children’s new cancer support specialist for Galway. Ms Duffy, a native of Roscommon now living in Barna, will provide informal therapeutic, social and emotional support to children diagnosed with cancer, their siblings and families in Galway and throughout the west.

The Irish Cancer Society is calling on the Athlone and County Westmeath public to support cancer patients by getting involved with the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day on Friday March 24.

The All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF) has named Cancer Care West as the Connacht Charity of the year 2023. This major national honour is in recognition of the exceptional services that the charity has provided to cancer patients and their families on the West Coast of Ireland for more than 25 years.

A plastic surgeon in UHG who was diagnosed with cancer three years ago has said there is a need for greater urgency for a state of the art cancer centre in the region.

The Irish Cancer Society has remembered the life of Vicky Phelan upon her death this week, noting that the nation is “truly richer” for her contribution made to Irish life.

There is no doubt that 2020 was a challenging year for everyone and, as highlighted in their recently launched 2020 Annual Report, Cancer Care West was no exception. Documenting the exceptional year, the charity highlighted their efforts to keep their most vital services open so anxious and isolated cancer sufferers had a place to go, especially when many other services were closed.

A prominent Galway city councillor who was recently diagnosed with bowel cancer has said that he is determined to use his diagnosis to encourage people to be more vigilant of the warning signs and to get themselves checked.

Cancer Care West is calling on everyone who is thinking of taking on a new challenge this year to join their campaign, so that when you reach your goal, you are also helping cancer sufferers on the West of Ireland to reach theirs.

Cancer Care West is calling on everyone who is thinking of taking on a new challenge this year to join their campaign, so when you reach your goal, you are also helping cancer sufferers on the West of Ireland to reach theirs.