Person: Olwyn Ryan

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Varadkar: Cancer vow dependent on funding

Health Minister Leo Varadkar has insisted he cannot deliver on a government promise, made three years ago, that could save 87 lives yearly unless he secures additional money.

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40% of cancer patients seek professional counselling

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Forum to address needs of cancer survivors

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60% of people with cancer live over 5 years

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Dublin to host cancer survivors' event

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Cancer support services guidelines set gold standard

President honours hundreds of cancer society volunteers

HUNDREDS of volunteers with the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) have been honoured by President Mary McAleese for giving hope and encouragement to those diagnosed with cancer.

Fri, 04 Feb, 2011

‘Ad hoc’ mental care for cancer patients

SERVICES to treat psychological distress in cancer patients are still largely unstructured, under-resourced and delivered in an ad hoc fashion, a conference for breast cancer survivors will hear today.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2008

Scheme for driving cancer patients

THE Irish Cancer Society (ICS) has launched a volunteer driving scheme to ensure cancer patients do not miss their hospital appointments because of transport difficulties.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2008