Childhood, Adolecent, Young Adult Cancers Survivorship Conference – 11th September 2021.

The Irish Cancer Society is proudly supporting the virtual Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult Cancers Survivorship Conference this year.  There will be a virtual stand available at this conference if you wish to speak with a nurse from our support line for any information about the services and supports we provide.

Information about the conference, including the programme and registration can be found by clicking this link here.

We know that a cancer diagnosis in a younger person can have a devastating impact on those affected, their families and communities.  Some services and supports that the Irish Cancer Society offer are:

Cancer Information and advice.

Through our support line, the Irish Cancer Society children’s nurse provides advice, support and information to parents.  We can be contacted by phoning 1800 200 700 or by emailing supportline@irishcancer.ie.

There is also a range of information and publications available on our website.

Counselling.

We provide free counselling services and play therapy funded through our network of affiliated community cancer support centres.

Parent Peer-to-Peer Support.

In partnership with CanCare4Living, CanTeen Ireland, and the Childhood Cancer Foundation, we run Ireland’s parent peer support group for parents of children and teenagers with cancer. 

Financial Assistance.

The Children’s Fund and Travel2Care schemes gives direct financial support to any family who experience a childhood cancer diagnosis.

Childhood Cancer Fertility Project.

Providing services and developing new methods to preserve fertility for children and young adults after childhood cancer, further information can be found here.

Night Nursing.

We provide free in-home night nursing care for children and young adults at end-of-life.

As part of our strategy 2020 – 2025 we are working to significantly enhance and expand the supports and services which we provide for children and young adults affected by cancer. 

If you would like to speak with a cancer nurse about any of these services or for any support or advice, our Support line is available by phone on 1800 200 700 or emailing supportline@irishcancer.ie or alternatively you can drop into one of our Daffodil centres.