Professor Joe O’Sullivan, Clinical Director of the Cancer Centre at Belfast City Hospital, is getting set to take to the stage at The Duke of York in Belfast on Friday, 24th February for a very special gig in aid of Friends of the Cancer Centre. Joe will be joined by his bandmates Lyn McMullan, Laurence Dugan […]
We are delighted to welcome Eamonn Holmes as patron of Friends of the Cancer Centre. Eamonn will be working with us to help raise support and awareness of the charity and the vital work we do to support local cancer patients and their families. Commenting on his new role with the charity, Eamonn said: “I […]
Locally owned Warmflow Engineering Company Ltd have announced their support for local charity, Friends of the Cancer Centre. Warmflow, which has been producing award winning home heating products including the UK and Ireland’s first and only double A rated combi boiler, has supported Friends of the Cancer Centre for many years, with staff raising much […]
A new patient information video outlining what a person can expect from radiotherapy treatment has been launched by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust’s radiotherapy department at the Cancer Centre with the support of Friends of the Cancer Centre. Over 250 people attend the Cancer Centre for radiotherapy treatment every day and the video […]
Breast cancer patients in Northern Ireland are set to benefit from a new state of the art 3D breast imaging system, the first of its kind available to NHS patients in Northern Ireland, thanks to Friends of the Cancer Centre. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Northern Ireland and of the […]
Health Minister Michelle O’Neill visited the Cancer Centre at Belfast City Hospital last week and took the opportunity to meet Friends of the Cancer Centre Chief Executive, Colleen Shaw and a number of staff funded by the charity. Before visiting the Bridgewater Suite and the Radiotherapy Unit, Minister O’Neill stopped by Friends of the Cancer Centre […]
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Northern Ireland and many women will find themselves coming to the Cancer Centre in Belfast for their treatment. For many of these women, our Clinical Nurse Specialist for breast cancer will become a significant and really important part of their experience. Elaine works with two […]
Friends of the Cancer Centre is calling on women across Northern Ireland to be more breast aware this Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the launch of the charity’s new 7 Step Shower Check hanger. The 7 Step Shower Check is a waterproof hanger – similar to a do not disturb hanger on hotel doors – […]
Ensuring young patients have an outlet for their feelings, fears and emotions is vital and this summer we were delighted to support a fantastic creative event called ‘Hello my name is…not cancer’ at the Crescent Arts Centre in Belfast, which saw young patients come together to share their own personal stories through songs, monologues, dance […]
Our first ever Newry Canal Cycle kicks off tomorrow and ahead of the big event, here is a quick reminder of some of the key information you need if you’re taking part. We ask that you read through the below before tomorrow, paying particular attention to our safety advice, and to contact us in advance […]
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