The Head and Neck conference 2022 was a huge success, taking place during Mouth Cancer Awareness Month on Tuesday 15th November at Dunadry Hotel, Antrim. The day was designed for patients & carers and brought together a range of speakers in the areas of speech, psychology, support options and pa...
Breast cancer survivor Betty McKee has taken on a brand new voluntary role giving vital support to local women. Betty, a retired psychiatric nurse from Downpatrick, has volunteered to become a specialist bra and swimwear fitter for women who have gone through breast cancer surgery. The free bra-fitt...
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is delighted to have received a bumper £566,160 National Lottery grant towards its vital family support service. This special service helps families when a mum, dad or grandparent has cancer. It includes preparing children and young people for the loss of a parent or ca...
Ever thought of trying art therapy during or after your cancer treatment? Or do you know a cancer patient who might enjoy taking part? Cancer Focus NI has places available for its Belfast group or for one-to-one sessions. Art therapist Joanne Boal says: “Art therapy is not about being good at art or...
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is lending a helping hand to raise awareness of cancer prevention at Michaela Foundation’s Summer Camps for girls. The charities will work together at 19 camps across Northern Ireland, each attended by 80 girls (aged 11-13). The Summer Camp partnership was officially la...
