Our Timeline
1994
Professor Ernest Egan founded the Leukemia Trust now called Cancer Care West
First professional fundraiser appointed.
2002
University Hospital Galway designated supra regional cancer centre for West of Ireland
2005
Opening of Radiotherapy department at University Hospital Galway
2006
Building work at Inis Aoibhinn commences
2007
Inis Aoibhinn opens and welcomes first 30 Residents and their families
2008
Inis Aoibhinn extension
2009
Cancer Support Centre moves to dedicated building and is officialy opened by President Mary McAleese
3 additional rooms added at Inis Aoibhinn
Psycho oncology service established at University Hospital Galway
2012
Cancer Care West and Galway University donate €1m to National University of Ireland Galway to fund Hardiman Research Scholarships
2013
Patient Assistance Programme established
Psyhco oncology service extended to Galway Clinic
2015
Introduction of Support Services for Children
2017
Donegal Cancer Support Centre opened in Letterkenny
Psycho - Oncology service established at Letterkenny General Hospital2019
Launch of Mayo bus service
When someone is diagnosed
With cancer in hospital, treatment focuses on the cancer. When someone is diagnosed with cancer in our community, Cancer Care West focuses on the person. 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 are here to support people from the moment they are diagnosed, through treatment and beyond. Our residential, long term accommodation and psychological support services are provided free of charge, to those who need us.
Our Vision
Our Vision is that no one will go through cancer alone.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to provide professional support services to cancer patients and their families throughout our region
Our Values
Focus on people and their needs
We treat everybody with care, kindness, consideration and empathy
We respect and value our staff, volunteers and our donors
Services are open to all who need them
And are provided free of charge
Support families affected by cancer
Our services extend to family members and carers
Strive towards innovation
We embrace collaborative and progressive approaches to supportive cancer care
Professional and transparent
We aim for the highest standards and follow evidence-based best practice