Irish Cancer Prevention Network
World Cancer Day is an international health awareness day held each year. The day seeks to promote awareness of risk factors for cancer and empower individuals and populations to take action to reduce their cancer risk. For World Cancer Day 2024, the Irish Cancer Prevention Network (ICPN held a free webinar for the public about […]
The HSE National Cancer Control Programme and HSE Health and Wellbeing have recently appointed five regional Senior Health Promotion & Improvement Officers to work in the area of cancer. Building on the two National Cancer Prevention Officers based at the NCCP. These Regional Health Promotion and Improvement Officers focus on developing and delivering cancer prevention […]
Each year in Ireland, over 2,500 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer. Bowel cancer is the second most common type of cancer in males and the third most common type of cancer in females (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer)(1). Reducing Your Risk of Bowel Cancer(2, 3): Be physical active. Every move counts, take part in activities […]
If you’re aged 59-69 it’s never too late to take your first BowelScreen test. That’s the message from the HSE during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in April. Most people (90%) who do their first test stay with BowelScreen and take future tests when they’re invited. Taking part in BowelScreen can help prevent cancer from developing […]
In Ireland, over 2,500 people each year develop bowel (colorectal) cancer. Of these people, 60% are diagnosed at late stage. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in Ireland, giving rise to more than 1,000 deaths per year. Bowel cancer has a 5-year survival rate of 90% in those with stage […]
The annual SunSmart campaign is run by the HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), in collaboration with Healthy Ireland and cross-sectoral partners. The campaign runs annually from April to September. We are working together to support people to reduce their risk of skin cancer by protecting their skin from the sun. This is the fifth […]
The benefits of regular physical activity, at moderate to vigorous levels, for our overall health are immense. It improves our heart health, reduces risk of developing cancer and chronic diseases as well as improving our mood and sleep. The new National Physical Activity and Sedentary Guideline for Ireland has being published which can help people […]
