Sharon Morrison, 55, from Belfast, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in July 2021. She has received care under Dr Mallon at the Northern Ireland Cancer Centre ever since. Sharon is sharing her experience in the hope that it will encourage everyone across Northern Ireland to be more cancer aware, and carry out regular […]
Fermanagh GAA has joined forces with Friends of the Cancer Centre to help raise money and awareness of our vital work. Brian Armitage, Chairman of Fermanagh GAA; Geraldine Corrigan, Chair of Friends of the Cancer Centre’s Fundraising Group and Damien McHugh, Chairperson Fermanagh Health and Wellbeing Committee Through the partnership, Fermanagh GAA will raise vital […]
As a charity, Friends of the Cancer Centre is committed to enhancing the care and support people receive through their diagnosis, treatment and beyond. In particular, we are incredibly proud of the charity’s specialist nurses, including Northern Ireland’s first and only Secondary Breast Cancer Nurse. Gemma Potter is Friends of the Cancer Centre’s Secondary Breast […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are shining a light on the care and support available to those impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis in Northern Ireland. Every year in Northern Ireland, over 1,400 people are diagnosed with breast cancer and we are incredibly proud to now fund and support three specialist breast […]
In June 2020, at just 41 years old, Emma Cooper from Bangor was diagnosed with breast cancer. The diagnosis came as a shock, but Emma is now determined to share her experience in the hope that it will help others. Today, Emma is proudly supporting our Breast Bud campaign which is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to get into […]
Physical activity can be very beneficial for people with cancer, helping to improve physical and mental health during every phase of treatment. That is why Friends of the Cancer Centre is incredibly proud to fund Physical Activity Coach Joe Sirichas, who works with patients before, during and after treatment to help them remain as active, […]
We are delighted to announce that our scholarships programme for 2023 is now open for applications. Scholarships are available to fund up to £2000 towards a training or educational course, or academic or training related travel. Scholarships Three scholarships are available: The scholarships provide funding for cancer services staff to enhance and improve their skills, […]
Ask An Architect is running until the end of September 2023.
Dr Kyle Crawford, Ann’s oncologist & 5kYourWay Belfast Ambassador; Ann Mc Brien, patient with metastatic breast cancer; and Joe Sirichas, physical activity coach funded by Friends of the Cancer Centre. As a charity we are incredibly proud to fund an exercise programme specifically tailored to support patients going through their cancer treatment. Patients like Ann […]
Friends of the Cancer Centre brought a little cheer to the Northern Ireland Cancer Centre last week to mark International Friendship Day. On Friday 28th July, ahead of International Friendship Day on 30th July, Friends of the Cancer Centre showed its thanks to staff and patients at the Northern Ireland Cancer Centre for their friendship […]
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