Irish Cancer Society

About this original series

The Irish Cancer Society, is the national charity dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives from cancer and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer through patient care, research and education. The Society, was founded in 1963, is financed entirely by voluntary contributions from the public and receives no government funding. This allows the Society to pursue new and innovative services for patients with cancer outside of government policy.

# Episodes
10 episodes
Rating
TV-UN

Episodes of Irish Cancer Society

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  Be the change you want to see in the world
  
  40 charities and not-profit organisations under the umbrella of Legacy Promotion Ireland (LPI), are launching a national TV advertising campaign. The aim is to encourage more people to consider leaving a donation in their Will. www.mylegacy.ie
  - Release date
    
    Jul 1, 2008
  - Runtime
    
    00:38
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  Platelet Donation Awareness Campaign
  
  Platelets are small blood cells essential for clotting and are present in the blood of all healthy people. Chemotherapy often damages patients’ bone marrow cells where the platelets are made and make the patients prone to spontaneous bleeding.
  - Release date
    
    Apr 14, 2008
  - Runtime
    
    07:18
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  Daffodil Day 2008 - Promo Video
  
  Daffodil Day 2008 will be held on Friday 7th March. With your support we aim to get everyone in Ireland wearing a daffodil. Every daffodil helps the Irish Cancer Society provide quality care and emotional support to people affected by cancer.
  - Release date
    
    Jan 31, 2008
  - Runtime
    
    00:31
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  Action Prostate Cancer
  
  The Irish Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Information Service offers free, confidential advice, support and information to anyone worried about prostate cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment or follow-on care. Freefone 1800 380 380
  - Release date
    
    Jan 18, 2008
  - Runtime
    
    06:40
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  Breast Self Awareness
  
  It is important that every woman is breast aware. This means knowing what is normal for you so that if any unusual change occurs, you will recognise it. Get into the habit of looking at and feeling your breasts from time to time.
  - Release date
    
    Jan 18, 2008
  - Runtime
    
    04:10
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  I love my smoke-free childhood
  
  World Cancer Day, 4 February 2008 Second-hand smoke is a health hazard for you and your family. There is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke. Give your child a smoke-free childhood
  - Release date
    
    Jan 17, 2008
  - Runtime
    
    00:53
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  I love my smoke-free childhood
  
  World Cancer Day, 4 February 2008 Second-hand smoke is a health hazard for you and your family. There is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke. Give your child a smoke-free childhood
  - Release date
    
    Jan 17, 2008
  - Runtime
    
    00:53
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  When you hit your 50th birthday...
  
  ..it's time to start thinking about your risk of prostate cancer. Talk to your GP about screening or call the Prostate Cancer Information Service on Freefone 1800 380 380 (open Monday - Thursday 9am - 7pm or Friday 9am - 5pm) www.cancer.ie
  - Release date
    
    Jan 11, 2008
  - Runtime
    
    00:32
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  Breast Cancer Awareness campaign 2005
  
  Breast awareness is an important part of caring for and getting to know your body. Take your health in your hands by being breast aware and leading a healthy lifestyle. Irish Cancer Society - www.cancer.ie
  - Release date
    
    Jan 11, 2008
  - Runtime
    
    00:21
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  Daffodil Day 2006 - Promo Video
  
  Wear a daffodil on Daffodil Day Friday March 11th and contribute to free nationwide nursing care for those effected by cancer. For further information or to make a donation call 1850 60 60 60, or visit www.cancer.ie
  - Release date
    
    Jan 8, 2008
  - Runtime
    
    00:27