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Supporting local people on their cancer journey; we work to reduce the risk, impact, and outcomes of all cancers.

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@CancerFocusNI
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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RT @LAL_NI: Did you know @CancerFocusNI host regular support group sessions for people living with Myeloma?. Their Belfast Support Group ha….
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Cancer Focus NI are set to paint Titanic Slipways pink on Sunday 12th October 2025 with the return of the charity’s iconic breast cancer awareness month 5k fun run. Read more:
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@CancerFocusNI
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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RT @nmdcouncil: ❗Take care in the sun❗. When you are out enjoying the sunshine, don’t forget to take care in the sun and protect your skin….
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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RT @charityspoon: We’re proud to support the newly renovated @CancerFocusNI support centre in Ulster with a £40,000 grant from Wooden Spoon….
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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RT @Hsenigov: If you work outdoors, check the UV level before going to work and make sure you apply a sun cream, especially between 11am –….
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@CancerFocusNI
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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RT @newsoncool: 🏃‍♂️🗣️ ‘The pain we’ll be going through is nothing compared to what people with cancer are going through’ . 💨 Ryan Carson,….
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@CancerFocusNI
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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RT @publichealthni: Applying sunscreen regularly will help protect your skin from harmful UV rays, reduce your risk of skin cancer and prev….
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careinthesun.org
Care in the Sun was set up as part of the Northern Ireland Skin Cancer Prevention Strategy. It aims to reduce the incidence of skin cancer and deaths in NI
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@CancerFocusNI
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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Congratulations to our Vice-Chair @QUBCancerProf on being shortlisted by @HealthAwardsIrl.for his study 'Ending Financial Discrimination Against Cancer Survivors'. Shortlisted in the Cross Border Initiative/International Collaboration of the Year category. #IrishHealthcareAwards
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@CancerFocusNI
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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Join our next Secondary Breast Cancer Support Group to explore communication & relationship changes — including with your own body. Visit our Fermanagh Nurse-led Centre or call 028 9066 3281 for info.
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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We’re incredibly grateful to The R&A and their Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Chris Neville, for hosting us from 13th to 20th July, and supporting our mission to raise vital awareness around UV safety and skin cancer prevention throughout the week. #TheOpen #RoyalPortrush. 2/2.
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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We were proud to be part of the prestigious 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, where our dedicated team of 20 volunteers and staff distributed over 25 litres of sunscreen to more than 10,000 grateful spectators, volunteers, and even a few familiar faces! 🏌️‍♂️⛳. 1/2
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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RT @publichealthni: Over exposure to UV rays from the sun can damage your skin and lead to skin cancer. You need to protect your skin by….
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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RT @publichealthni: If your packing your bag for the Open, don’t forget the sunscreen – those UV rays don’t take a day off. Stay protected….
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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We’re delighted to partner with The R&A to promote sun safety and UV awareness at Royal Portrush during the 153rd Open ☀️. It was also a pleasure to welcome Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, who stopped by for a quick chat—and some sunscreen!
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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RT @publichealthni: @CancerFocusNI Whether you’re in the stands or on the fairway wear sunscreen, a hat and stay hydrated. Your skin will t….
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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RT @publichealthni: Have you secured tickets for the Open in Portrush? ⛳. As the players bring the heat on the course, don’t forget to prot….
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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RT @publichealthni: Bank holiday weekend is here – and its shaping up to be one of the warmest we’ve had in years! ☀️. Don't forget to:. 🧴A….
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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RT @Hsenigov: This UV Awareness Month we’re reminding those who work outdoors to check the UV level before going to work and to make sure y….
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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RT @stewartcdickson: Honoured to have been re-elected as Chair of this important APG @niassembly supported by @CancerFocusNI we will be con….
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@CancerFocusNI
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
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We welcome Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s stance on banning sunbeds in Ireland - a move we believe will save lives. Our skin cancer prevention co-ordinator, Doreen Regan, attended an event in Dublin this week highlighting sunbed use and policy options.
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