On a company retreat, a colleague noticed a large, strange mole on Aisling’s back. Aisling had never checked her skin before for signs of melanoma & did not know the risks.
Aisling’s story.
surviveandthrive.ie/cancer-stories…

Learn the signs of #Melanoma
mariekeating.ie/cancer-informa…

#Sunsmart

Please remember that it doesn’t have to be very sunny for UV rays to do damage even on more overcast days it pays to be #SunSmart

So this weekend we are reminding you to be Sun Smart!

For more information and advice click the link:
.mariekeating.ie/be-sun-smart/

#CancerAwareness

Please vote for us in the 2024 AIB Community €1 Million Fund.
It will only take 2 mins & 4 steps to vote. If we receive enough votes we could be awarded up o €28,000 to fund vital cancer services.
Learn more:
fundraise.mariekeating.ie/aib2024
Vote
aib.ie/personal-forms…
#Support

Powerful messages from a powerful woman. ❤️

Come and join us this September 1st -8th for a powerful and impactful journey.

We’re looking for twenty people to walk with us on the “Camino Espiritual Coastal” route from the town of Vigo to Santiago.

Learn more
mariekeating.ie/events/camino-…

#Camino #CancerSupport #mindfulness

Patricia's lasting message featured in the current Irish Medical Times 🇺🇦 .

It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of Patricia Stack. All of us who had the privilege of knowing Patricia are heartbroken by her loss. Our deepest condolences to her husband Brian, daughters Kate and Clodagh, and wider family.
mariekeating.ie/2024/05/it-is-…
#RIP

Thank you Clare McKenna for highlighting our urgent call to Government to reduce bowel cancer screening age from 59 to 50.
Listen to their episode here
newstalk.com/podcasts/alive…
Sign our petition
change.org/p/lower-the-ag…
Bowel Cancer Ireland
#BowelCancer #ColorectalCancer #noregrets

To read more about Sarah and our other amazing BRCA Peer to Peer Support volunteers or to reach out for more information on this service.

Click this link
mariekeating.ie/brcasupport/

#BRCA #BRCA SUPPORT

Management of Skin cancer and Melanoma written by Bernie Carter, Assistant Director of Nursing, Marie Keating Foundation

Read now on page 31 of May HPN:
hospitalprofessionalnews.ie/digital-magazi…

#BladderCancer Awareness Month

Around 537 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer annually in Ireland. Sadly, around 236 die from the disease. This does not have to be the case. When detected early, bladder cancer is very treatable.
Learn More here:
mariekeating.ie/cancer-informa…

Our BRCA Online Support Group is designed to give people with a BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 diagnosis a safe space where they can meet and share experiences together.

Our next session will take place on May 30th

More information here
mariekeating.ie/events/brca-on…

#BRCA

Throwback to last Friday when our Cervical & Breast Cancer Initiative for Ukrainians was Launched with Galway City Partnership. We joined forces to ensure vital preventative health information is available to the Ukrainian community.
Learn more
mariekeating.ie/2024/05/cervic…

We urge people living with a stage 4 cancer diagnosis to reach out and engage with a community that understands the challenges this diagnosis presents,
Positive Living is free but registration is essential.

Learn more
mariekeating.ie/cancer-service…

#CancerSupport

“While we must celebrate this advancement, we must continue to push for quicker access to innovative treatments that can vastly improve quality of life and survival rates for cancer patients in Ireland.”
Read full statement on HSE approval of Abemaciclib
mariekeating.ie/2024/05/new-ca…

Growing up in Cork in the early 60’s, being #SunSmart wasn’t top of Jim’s priorities. When he was young, he loved being outdoors, working for local farmers , and when he grew up & got married, he would spend hours outside gardening.
Jim’s Story:
surviveandthrive.ie/cancer-stories…
#melanoma

The Marie Keating Foundation wholeheartedly welcomes news that Cabinet has agreed to ban the sale of tobacco products for those aged under 21 and said the landmark move will protect future generations from the harms of smoking.

Read our full statement
mariekeating.ie/2024/05/mkf-we…

The Vhi Women's Mini Marathon is open for entry.
We’re calling on women to join Team Marie Keating & help raise funds for vital cancer services. Invite your female friends and family to participate in the fun.
Here's how to get involved
mariekeating.ie/womens-mini-ma…

#WITHYOUEVERYSTEP

#NoRegrets Bowel Cancer ambassadors - patient ambassador @BrendanDonlon and GP Dr Fiona Macken @fitfall pictured with NewstalkFM Clare McKenna.
Interview will be broadcast on Newstalk's Alive and Kicking Show Sunday, May 19th BTW 8am and 9am.

#BowelCancer #ColorectalCancer

Today is #InternationalNursesDay , and we would like to acknowledge the incredible team of nurses we have here at the Marie Keating Foundation. They are the heart of all that we do.

To learn more about the services they provide please click

mariekeating.ie/cancer-service…

#thankyou