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About Us
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.
Our Timeline
1994
1994
Professor Ernest Egan founded the Leukemia Trust now called Cancer Care West
First professional fundraiser appointed.
2002
2002
University Hospital Galway designated supra regional cancer centre for West of Ireland
2005
2005
Opening of Radiotherapy department at University Hospital Galway
2006
2006
Building work at Inis Aoibhinn commences
2007
2007
Inis Aoibhinn opens and welcomes first 30 Residents and their families
2008
2008
Inis Aoibhinn extension
2009
2009
Galway Cancer Support Centre moves to dedicated building and is officially opened by President Mary McAleese
3 additional rooms added at Inis Aoibhinn
Initiated the development of a Psycho-oncology service at University Hospital Galway
2012
2012
Cancer Care West and Galway University donate €1m to National University of Ireland Galway to fund Hardiman Research Scholarships
2013
2013
Patient Assistance Programme established
Initiated the development of a Psycho-oncology service Galway Clinic
2015
2015
Introduction of Support Services for Children
2017
2017
Donegal Cancer Support Centre opened in Letterkenny
Psycho - Oncology service established at Letterkenny General Hospital
2018
2018
Launch of dedicated physical rehabilitation gym at Galway Cancer Support Centre
2019
2019
Launch of Mayo bus service
2020
2020
Establishment of the T4CC National Helpline for psychological distress during Covid-19
2022
2022
Became a full member of the Alliance of Community Cancer Support Centres under the auspices of the National Cancer Control Programme
2024
2024
Establishment of dedicated support groups for cancer patients and their families