Richard Spratt
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CEO @CancerFocusNI // proud to be working to reduce the impact of cancer on peoples' lives in NI // optimist //interested in the possible // views my own
Northern Ireland
Joined January 2012
Will never forget the inspirational Julie Lillis. Hard to believe it has been 2 years ❤️
Special dedication to Julie, who died two years ago today 💔. 🙏 to funding from @CancerFocusNI, sterling work by @NICanReg & commitment by @healthdpt to develop NI metastatic breast cancer pathway, we now have results from our campaign & a legacy for Julie. #100YourWay
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Good meeting with @mcguigan_philip together with Cancer Charities Coalition colleagues, to raise the issues that matter and seek better cancer outcomes for people in Northern Ireland. Voices stronger together! @PhilAlexander__ @Sarah_Christie5 @elleplatano @LizMainMorrison
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Fantastic to welcome Health Minister @mikenesbittni to Enniskillen last week for an update on our cancer support centre development.
"We are delighted to welcome the Health Minister to our new centre and to share our vision for supporting people facing cancer in Enniskillen and beyond."-💬Richard Spratt, Chief Executive at Cancer Focus NI. Read more: https://t.co/YxG37p8HJD
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Second meeting in Stormont today and delighted that we can raise this issue via the APG on Cancer. We need to work collectively to remove financial discrimination for those who are cancer free after 5 years. #TheRighttobeForgotten
Today, the All-Party Group (APG) on Cancer met to hear from patients & experts on #TheRightToBeForgotten. MLAs learned about the discrimination faced by people when applying for insurance and mortgages, despite being cancer-free for more than five years.
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First of two important meetings at Stormont today. Attending the launch of @FCNcharity @macmillacancer #NipItInTheBud Important insights on importance of screening from @ethna7 and very powerful and personal story from George Doherty on how early detection saves lives..
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So proud @CancerFocusNI funding @NICanReg globally, pioneering study. Ladies in NI are no longer invisible!! Huge thanks to @annmcbrien_ (a true inspiration) for her tireless efforts and also in loving memory of the amazing Julie Anne Lillis. ❤️
Northern Ireland is among the first globally to estimate metastatic breast cancer cases. We are proud to have funded a study in @JAMANetworkOpen, revealing ~250 annual diagnoses in NI and ~1,000 people living with the disease. Read more: https://t.co/cp1wShA5jT
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@CancerFocusNI @JAMANetworkOpen @annmcbrien_ @richard_spratt Thank you @CancerFocusNI for your support. To read this study you can access it here:
jamanetwork.com
This cohort study examines the incidence and prevalence of metastatic breast cancer in Northern Ireland using population-based cancer registry data and health records.
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Delighted to at our #HeadandNeck2024 conference. Supporting people in Northern Ireland with Head and Neck Cancer. Well done to our team for putting on an amazing event.
Our Head & Neck Cancer Support and Information Day today is off to a great start as we discuss this important topic. #HeadAndNeck2024
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Good to hear @little_pengelly kicking off the #CO3Summit2024 highlighting the brilliance of our 3rd sector in NI. Govt. rely on us for core services. We need long term planning, funding and stability. We need our Executive to deliver for us now more than ever.
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Time well spent with NI Cancer Coalition colleagues. Charity bingo and speed dating to get to know each other!! Excited about starting the conversation to find our collective voice on the issues that matter regarding all things cancer in NI. #Collaboration #Partnership
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Right man for the job @QUBCancerProf 🙌🙌
Honoured to be chosen by the Minister of Health to sit on the @hrbireland board and looking forward to serving on the board to enhance health research across Ireland
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Great trip to visit the work of @MaggiesCentres Glasgow this time to learn more about the cancer support provided at Gartnavel Hospital!! Brilliant day……. #Partnerships
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"When a cancer professional states that you are cured, then what authority do financial institutions have to say that you are not?" Join us in calling for "The Right To Be Forgotten" to end long-term financial discrimination against cancer survivors: https://t.co/XGYg5Tw6rO
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We endorse new research published today in @TheLancetOncol on the financial discrimination faced by long-term cancer survivors, and we join the call for the 'Right To Be Forgotten'. Cancer patients should not pay twice. Read more and access the study: https://t.co/XGYg5TvyCg
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Can and must do better 👇👇 What are the actions that will drive transformation and change?
The latest NI cancer waiting time statistics, released this morning from the Department of Health. Read more: https://t.co/goMdysVDI3
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This July, we are raising awareness of #Sarcoma🎗 Early detection saves lives, if you have any concerns, call our free Nurse-led Nurseline on 0800 783 3339 or speak to your GP.
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Congrats to NI's new MPs. We look forward to working with you to see local people gain access to world-leading, equitable cancer support, treatment, diagnosis, prevention, and research. We urge your support to deliver on 15 measures: https://t.co/fbcBQNWqSu
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Thanks to Roisin for sharing her story below 👇 👇 Vital to #BEUVAWARE in Northern Ireland and understand how to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
A Co Tyrone mother-of-three has warned against skipping sun protection after being diagnosed with skin cancer. Read more:
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