We would like to take this opportunity to thank Aimie Ó Bric, Chrys Ngwa & Lily Walsh Curley for kindly sharing their story with us on screens across Ireland. They are real survivors of cancer enjoying everyday life – moments made possible because of cancer research. They are featured alongside two of our Breakthrough researchers, Fiona O'Connell and Eimear Mylod, actual cancer cells and patient scans. We wanted to show the very real impact that research breakthroughs can have for people with cancer, and would like to thank everyone involved for making this possible. Only research can give back the birthdays, anniversaries and moments that cancer is trying to take away. We passionately believe that our mission for 100% survival for 100% of cancers is achievable, but only if research is adequately funded. We remain dedicated to funding research into new, better, kinder and smarter treatments for people with cancer, and target our investment into the most difficult to treat cancers. Pioneering cancer research has helped save countless lives, leading to over 200,000 cancer survivors in Ireland today. More Research Will Make More Survivors
Have Your Say In Future Cancer Treatments We are delighted to invite you, people with cancer, survivors and volunteers across Ireland to join our Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) panel and help improve future cancer research, treatments and care. We caught up with PPI participant, Helen McGonagle from Cork who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, to find out why she wished to get involved with this initiative. “I wanted to contribute what I could to cancer research in acknowledgement and gratitude for all the expertise I had benefited from. PPI creates a type of partnership between cancer researchers, funding bodies and those affected by cancer and helps support the dialogue or connection between these parties. It is essential that the voices of people with cancer, those who have recovered from cancer and their families are heard by those involved in the research process. These voices provide the lived experience which is so important in informing the decisions on funding and the researchers amazing work. I also think that input from patients and others affected by cancer can help funding bodies and researchers in terms of their own insights or connection with their research – it takes the research from the theoretical to the practical.” It is important to note that you do not need to have been affected by cancer to take part, our PPI panel is open to everyone from all from all walks of life. We believe that every individual has the power to positively impact cancer research. If you would like to get involved and help improve cancer research, treatments and care please click here to complete the online form, or contact Dr. Frances Drummond on 021 4226655 or at [email protected].
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