Ovarian, Cervical, Uterine, Vaginal and Vulval Who The Team from the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital When Tuesday the 3rd September from 11am – 1pm*Teas, coffees and scones on arrival Where Ballinasloe Library, Society Street , Ballinasloe H53 T320 Registration Email:… Read More »Signs and symptoms of the 5 Gynecological cancers
01/01/2023 – 31/12/2023 Le Chéile, Brackernagh, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway H53 P8H0 Registered Charity Number 20080853 CHY Number 20382 ORGANIZATION’S PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES East Galway & Midlands Cancer Support provides psychological, emotional, and practical support for people living with cancer, their… Read More »Annual Report 2023
Can React is a personalised exercise programme that is tailored to the individual, their current fitness and their needs.
Title: “Empowering Women in Menopause: A Virtual Educational Talk” Summary: East Galway & Midlands Cancer Support was excited to present a hybrid educational talk on empowering women in menopause, featuring guest speakers Prof Martha Hickey, Dr Fionán Donohoe, and Yvonne… Read More »Empowering Women in Menopause: A Virtual Educational Talk
Ovarian, uterine, cervix and other gynecological cancers are among the most common cancers affecting women, but collectively attract less attention than they deserve from the public and policy makers. Women themselves may be unaware of the sometime vague symptoms or may be too embarrassed to consult a doctor.
4 out of 5 women in Ireland not confident in noticing a symptom of Ovarian Cancer
• New research from the Irish Network of Gynaecological Oncology highlights lack of awareness of symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
• Over 75% of patients present with late-stage disease, partly due to the vagueness of symptoms and the similarity with other conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Thirty of Ireland’s foremost gynaecological cancer campaigners, researchers and patient advocates come together to highlight BEAT – the symptoms of ovarian cancer
On the 8th March 2022 we were delighted to have Sharon O’Toole and Yvonne O’Meara present to give a talk on Gynae Oncology Cancers and the new ThisIsGO platform.The talk was broadcast over Zoom for those who were not able to attend and the speakers gave their permission for it to be recorded.
‘Laura Brennan The Voice’ Tribute Documentary broadcasted on Clare FM, 21st March 2022. Produced by Padraic Flaherty, Clare FM’s Programme Director.
Ovarian, uterine, cervix and other gynecological cancers are among the most common cancers affecting women, but collectively attract less attention than they deserve from the public and policy makers. Women themselves may be unaware of the sometime vague symptoms or may be too embarrassed to consult a doctor.
Cancer patients and their families experience a range of physical, psychological and financial adverse effects. Community-based cancer centres offer a range of services and interventions, free of charge, to support those affected by cancer.