“I would encourage everyone to check their breasts. It could save your life.” In March 2023, Fiona Presho, 66, from Holywood, was diagnosed with breast cancer. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Fiona is joining forces with Friends of the Cancer Centre to support our Breast Bud campaign, encouraging everyone across Northern Ireland to be aware […]
Blood cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, with over 41,000 people being diagnosed with it every year. Friends of the Cancer Centre very proudly supports three specialist nurses, alongside a team of allied health professionals, who provide specialist care for those affected by blood cancers. Laura Croan, Friends of the Cancer […]
September 24th is World Cancer Research Day, showcasing the importance of research in advancing treatment and care for those affected by cancer. The charity is delighted to be able to support local cancer research through our partnership with the Northern Ireland Cancer Trials Network. This funding provides key infrastructure for clinical trials, allowing local patients […]
Our staff member in focus for July is Gillian, Head & Neck Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. Gillian provides vital care for those affected by these often complex cancers, and does this by: Hear more from Gillian about signs and symptoms to look out for, and how she supports those affected by head & neck cancer.
June’s In Focus – Shelley, Uro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Our staff member ‘In Focus’ for this month, to mark Men’s Health Week, is Shelley, Uro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist. Find out more from Shelley about her role, how she supports those affected by prostate and bladder cancer, and the difference your support makes to her job. […]
Our staff member In Focus for May is Deborah, Upper GI CNS Admin Support Worker, who works at the North West Cancer Centre, helping provide vital support for staff and care for those affected by gastrointestinal cancers. Deborah does this by: Working closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to deliver and coordinate patient care. […]
March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers amongst men in Northern Ireland. Friends of the Cancer Centre very proudly supports two specialist nurses and a Clinical Oncologist who care for those affected by this disease. We are delighted that one of our friends has chosen to share […]
This is World Complementary Therapy Week, highlighting the importance of taking care of our own wellbeing. Friends of the Cancer Centre proudly funds four complementary therapists who provide vital support in helping people to deal with the impact and side effects of their treatment, improving physical and emotional wellbeing. Our staff member in focus for […]
Celebrating excellence with Friends of the Cancer Centre’s scholarships Friends of the Cancer Centre has been investing in the training and development of staff across cancer & haematology services since 2008, through its scholarships programme. The Dr Gary McGowan, Pamela Lutton and Pearl Ewing scholarships are dedicated and named after former colleagues who were themselves […]
Friends of the Cancer Centre were delighted to have the opportunity to visit the Nuclear Medicine department at the NI Cancer Centre. The charity have worked closely with the Nuclear Medicine team in recent years to help enhance the patient experience in the department. Our visit was kindly facilitated by Leanne Martin, Chief Clinical Technologist […]
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