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Cancer Care West is a registered charity providing professional, community-based emotional support, accommodation services, information, classes and therapies

Support Services to anyone affected by cancer

Psychological Support

Helping to deal with the distress caused by a cancer diagnosis

Our accommodation services

Inis Aoibhinn Residence at University Hospital Galway

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How can we help?

People in our community are affected by cancer every day, directly or indirectly through a loved one. At Cancer Care West our vision is that no-one should have to go through a cancer experience alone, and everything we do has this vision in mind.

We provide professional community-based practical and emotional support services, free of charge, to anyone affected by cancer.

Cancer Care West also provides training for oncology staff and supports research into patient care.

Individual Support

Our individual support services are here to help you whether you are a cancer patient or someone you love has been affected by cancer

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Group Support

At our Galway Cancer Support Centre we offer a variety of courses, classes and support groups for patients and families

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Children's Services

Support for children and teenagers affected by cancer

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Accommodation Services

Residential care and long term accommodation for patients and their families

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Get Involved

Take part in one of our fundraising events

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Organise an event

We get great support from the local community.

Fundraiser

I was completely unprepared for the wonderful kindness and warmth that I experienced

Inis Aoibhinn Resident

You think about saving for retirement or holidays, but you don’t think about saving for being sick

I simply wouldn’t have had access to any of these support services if I had had to pay for them myself.

Be Inspired

Inspiring stories from the people behind Cancer Care West and those who have benefited from their services

Mariéad’s Story

You think about saving for retirement or holidays, but you don’t think about saving for being sick

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Mardette’s Story

At Inis Aoibhinn people are kind and understanding, no-one intrudes but yet you know they are there for you.

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Ronan’s Story

Organising the event has helped me to deal with Mags’ diagnosis and gave me a purpose during a difficult time.

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Ryan’s Story

It was fantastic to be around other people who had had similar experiences, especially after being isolated for so long.

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News & Events

Keep up to date with Cancer Care West news, events and our work supporting cancer patients and their families.

News

Mindfullness Based Cancer Recovery Course

We are currently enrolling for a 7 week stress management mindfulness course which will run from 2-4 pm on Tuesday Afternoon.

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Upcoming Event - April 6th 2019

Clare Island 10K 2019

Another great day on Clare Island for the 6th annual Clare Island 10K!

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