The Irish Cancer Prevention Network held a free public webinar on February 4th for World Cancer Day. The theme of the webinar was “Small Steps, Big Impact: Physical Activity for Cancer Risk Reduction”. A video of the event is available if you missed it on the day, wish to watch it back on the NCCP […]
Category: Issue 11 February 2026
February is oesophageal cancer awareness month. Over 500 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer every year in Ireland. You can reduce your risk of oesophageal cancer by not smoking tobacco or tobacco products, cutting out alcohol and maintaining a healthy weight. Other risk factors include having a condition called Barrett’s oesophagus, reflux (where stomach acid […]
From accelerating research into biomarkers, and detecting risk early, to better treatment options, the fund aims to improve outcomes for the c.900 people diagnosed across the island of Ireland each year. On World Cancer Day, Breakthrough Cancer Research announced a major milestone for cancer research on the island of Ireland launching their second All-Ireland Cancer […]
New video supports everyone to register online for BowelScreen We have developed a short BowelScreen video to guide people who want to order an at-home bowel screening test kit through our new online registration website. The easy-to-follow video goes through the process step-by-step, using real footage of someone using the site to enter details. The […]
The 2026 Dangers of Sunbeds Awareness Campaign has launched. The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), in collaboration with Healthy Ireland and cross-sectoral partners are working together to support people to reduce their risk of skin cancer by raising awareness of the dangers of using sunbeds. This campaign will run all year round and aims […]
The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Healthy Ireland are planning a webinar for primary and post-primary school teachers on How to become a SunSmart School. Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers by protecting skin from UV radiation. Children’s skin is very sensitive to UV from the sun which can cause […]
Research shows that cancer patients are less likely to be offered brief interventions for smoking cessation or referred to stop smoking services while attending cancer treatment services than those attending other hospital services. There is a disproportionately low rate of smoking cessation among cancer survivors when compared to the general population. All healthcare professionals should […]