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We know coming through these doors is really tough, but we're here to make things a little easier.\n<\/div>FIND OUT MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Be your own Breast Bud<\/div>
We are calling on you to get into the habit of checking your breasts and chest every month with the help of our Breast Bud Self-Check Hanger<\/div>get yours now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Vital support for Secondary Breast Cancer patients<\/div>
Meet Gemma, Friends of the Cancer Centre\u2019s Secondary Breast Cancer Nurse who is the first and only nurse of her kind in Northern Ireland. <\/div>
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Raising a cuppa to patients in the North West <\/div>
Friends of the Cancer Centre\u2019s tea and coffee dock is providing patients and their loved ones attending the hospital\u2019s Sperrin Suite with complimentary refreshments. <\/div>
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Be Our Forever Friend<\/div>
Leave a gift in your Will and become a Forever Friend. <\/div>
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Route 66 Challenge<\/div>
Walk, run or cycle one of the most famous roads\nin the United States, you will virtually pass\nthrough 8 states unlocking digital postcards along\nthe way!<\/div>Sign-up<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Eamonn Holmes, proud to be a Friend.<\/div>
TV presenter and proud patron of Friends of the Cancer Centre, Eamonn Holmes, is calling on people across Northern Ireland to show their support for the charity.<\/div>READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Alastair's story<\/div>
Belfast man Alastair Mackay is sharing his experience of living with kidney cancer and how Friends of the Cancer Centre has been a vital source of care and support. <\/div>READ ALASTAIR'S STORY<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Proudly funding 51 additional doctors, nurses & researchers<\/div>
The money you raise allows us to fund vital staff across cancer services. See how your support is making a difference.<\/div>LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Need cancer information and support?<\/div>
Find out about different cancer types, treatments and support services on the Belfast trust Cancer Services website<\/div>FIND OUT MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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