Republic of Ireland
ARC Cancer Support Centre
ARC acts as a haven with professional personal support to men and women affected by cancer, and those who care for them. The support is holistic and complements medical treatment with counselling, psychological support, complementary treatments and care. Available in Cork and Dublin.
Website: http://www.arccancersupport.ie/
Irish Cancer Society
The Irish Cancer Society’s goal is to improve the lives of those affected by cancer. They provide up-to-date information and a range of services, while also working to influence change and raise awareness of cancer issues. The are the largest voluntary funder of cancer research in Ireland.
Website: http://www.cancer.ie
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Irish Cancer Society
Support Line Freephone:
1800 200 700
9am–5pm, Monday to Friday
Email: supportline@irishcancer.ie
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Interpreting: Call the Support Line to speak to our cancer nurses in your own language with our telephone interpreter service.
Marie Keating Foundation
The Marie Keating Foundation is a leading voice in cancer awareness and information for both men and women in Ireland. It provides information on all major cancers, and their services are provided free of charge. Their collective aim is “making cancer less frightening by enlightening.”
Website: http://www.mariekeating.ie/
Feature: http://www.surviveandthrive.ie
Northern Ireland
Macmillan Cancer Support
In Northern Ireland, Macmillan offers practical, emotional and financial support.Their team of professionals provide the highest level of cancer care, while their benefits help people with the financial impact of cancer. They are passionate about assisting people to take the first steps to gain control and start to feel like themselves again.
Website: http://www.macmillan.org.uk/
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Northern Ireland Cancer Network (NICaN)
NICaN works to ensure that cancer services in Northern Ireland are accessible, responsive and of high quality.This platform brings together the organisations involved in planning and delivering cancer services with people who use them. This partnership aims to ensure that services The site includes a directory of cancer services and organisations available in Northern Ireland.
Website: http://www.cancerni.net/
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is your local cancer champion, here to help you and your family if you have cancer. We’ll help your community take positive steps to a healthier, to lower your risk of cancer and we are determined to bring a more hopeful future by funding ground-breaking research.
Website: http://www.cancerfocusni.org/