Cancer services under pressure as almost 600 diagnosed weekly

With almost 600 people diagnosed with cancer every week, demands for support and services are putting the Irish Cancer Society under increasing pressure.

Cancer rates increased by 4% over the last three years but, with more sufferers surviving, the society is striving to ensure every family seeking help receives it.

Yesterday, the society announced a fund-raising target of €3.5m for this year’s Daffodil Day on March 27.