News - cancer
Longford woman encourages people to support Daffodil Day
The Drumlish woman was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer five years ago.
Mar 22, 2023 16:44
Almost quarter of a million raised for Longford woman with rare cancer
A fund raising campaign had begun for Laura in recent weeks.
Mar 3, 2023 13:13
Former GAA star arrested over cancer fraud allegations
It's alleged that over 1 million euro is involved in the case.
Feb 23, 2023 09:24
Cervical check campaigner Lynsey Bennett passes away
The 34-year-old passed away at her home after a long battle with cancer.
Oct 28, 2022 13:47
Roscommon native with incurable cancer to enter Dublin Horse Show
He's fundraising for the Irish Cancer Society.
Aug 11, 2022 14:18
High levels of cancer causing radon discovered in local towns and villages
The Epa is urging anyone concerned to test for radon.
May 26, 2022 13:01
Campaign launched to develop special cancer centre for Shannonside region
It is hoped that the centre would be developed quickly due to the rising numbers of cancers reported every year.
Mar 30, 2022 13:22
New Go Fund Me launched for Longford woman Lynsey Bennett
The Longford mother of two would require specialized air transport to attend over seas appointments.
Jan 7, 2022 13:30
Longford woman seeks help to return to Mexican cancer treatment centre
The well known Longford woman is seeking help to organise alternative travel plans to get to Mexico.
Dec 14, 2021 13:11
Three Roscommon teenagers honoured at this year's Garda National Youth Awards
The Strokestown students were honoured in Portlaoise earlier this week for their incredible fundraiser.
Nov 20, 2021 09:37
Doctors astounded by Longford woman's health a year after terminal cancer diagnosis
The Longford woman has beaten the odds to live a fulfilled life
Nov 1, 2021 13:22
First ever Irish childhood cancer conference to take place next month
Kathy lost her son Max in 2018 at age 8.
Aug 30, 2021 13:56
Longford night nurse encourages people to consider working for Cancer Society
As Daffodil Day fundraising takes place today to support the night nurse service provided by the Irish Cancer Society, it's emerged that there's a significant increase in demand since the Covid pandemic began
Mar 26, 2021 13:29
HSE announces when it expects cancer services to return
It's hoped that most health services will be back in full operation once there are no major pandemic-related delays
Mar 23, 2021 16:08Shannonside Newsletter
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