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Pippa O’Connor and Bryan Dobson launch2010 Pink Ribbon Walks in aid of Action Breast Cancer
30 Jul 2010

The Irish Cancer Society appeals for Church Gate volunteers as demand for free patient services continues to grow
19 Jul 2010

Get Tee’d up for the Irish Cancer Society with a Golf Fundraiser this Summer!
15 Jul 2010

Irish Cancer Society says claims by retailers that drop in sales due to Point of Sale regulations defy belief
15 Jul 2010

Irish Cancer Society congratulates Gardai and Customs & Excise on another massive cigarette haul but millions of illegal cigarettes continue to make their way into the country for purchase on black market
12 Jul 2010

Online Cancer Chat

Please click on the button below to chat online with a specialist cancer nurse at the Irish Cancer Society.

Online chat is available Monday - Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday 9am-5pm

Frequently Asked Questions about the Irish Cancer Society Chat

Q: Is there really a person on the other end?
A: Yes. Irish Cancer Society Chat is staffed by real people, all of whom are fully qualified and experienced nurses with specifically trained in cancer care.

Q: What kind of information is available through the Irish Cancer Society Chat?
A: The Irish Cancer Society nurses can answer your questions about cancer and provide help in navigating the Irish Cancer Society websites.

Q: Do the people on the other end know who I am?
A: No. Irish Cancer Society Chat nurses will only know whatever you tell them. They have no way of getting any other information about you. However, you should not provide any information that identifies you. Information sent over the Internet may not be secure.

Q: Can someone else on the Internet listen in?
A: No. The session is one-on-one only. Irish Cancer Society Chat is not a "chat room." In addition, your Chat session is encrypted (similar to when you use a credit card on a Web page) for extra security.

Q: Do I need additional software to use Irish Cancer Society Chat?

A: No. Our Chat works within the browser on your computer.

Q: Can I get a computer virus using Irish Cancer Society Chat?

A: No. Our Chat can only send text to your computer, so it is impossible to send a virus.

Q: Can I get the same information by telephone?

A: Yes, call the National Cancer Helpline on 1800 200 700 (Monday -Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday 9am-5pm).

Message Board

The cancer message board is an online forum for those living with cancer, their families and their friends to share information, stories and ideas.

Email us

Alternatively, for a more detailed query, email the National Cancer Helpline: helpline@irishcancer.ie or call the National Cancer Helpline on 1800 200 700 (Monday -Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday 9am-5pm).

Live chat with a cancer nurse by AliveChat

Helplines

National Cancer Helpline
1 800 200 700

Any question
on any cancer
from anybody
free of charge.

Mon-Thurs, 9am-7pm
Friday, 9am-5pm

Smokers' Quitline
1 850 201 203

Page last updated: July 19 2010

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