Dr Mairead Brennan and Dr John Donohue Senior Psychologists with Cancer Care West will host a webinar on the topic on Living with Uncertainty focussing on how to manage the fear of a cancer recurrence.

Mairead and John will give people tools and strategies on how best to manage the fear and uncertainty that cancer patients can face

There is will an opportunity to ask both Mairead and John questions.

If you are uncomfortable asking a question you can email it in advance to [email protected]

Grow a tash and raise some cash for Cancer Care West!

Help us to continue supporting those affected by a cancer diagnosis, by taking part in FanTASHtic.

During the month of November, grow your beard with pride and raise funds for us. Set up a fundraising page HERE and share with family, friends and loved ones.

All funds raised will directly help us to continue offering our range of cancer support services free of charge to those who need us.

Set up a fundraising page

The Big C Swim is your challenge. You choose where and when you want to swim in the month of September.
It doesnt matter if its a long distance or a dail dip.

Make it tough but doable and whatever you do make it fun!

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Cancer Care West will host a webinar on Prostate Cancer Support.

 

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Venue – Galway Golf Club Salthill

Date – July 21^st 2022

Start Time – Morning and Afternoon Timesheet

Cost – €400 per team of 4 golfers.

 

Fantastic prizes on offer

Ladies team prize also

Dinner in the clubhouse after your round.

 

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Cancer Care West will host a webinar on Prostate Cancer Support.

Our next online Prostate Cancer Information and Support session will be on Wed 20th April 2022 at 6pm via Zoom.

Our speaker on the night will be Ms Geraldine O’Boyle, Advanced Nurse Practitioner at GUH, and she will speak about sexual issues following the treatment of prostate cancer. Ms. Rachael Dalton, Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Prostate Cancer, Galway University Hospital and Dr John Donohue, Senior Psychologist at Cancer Care West will facilitate the session. Questions can be submitted in advance and cameras can remain off if preferred.

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Cancer Care West will host a webinar on Prostate Cancer Support.

Our next online Prostate Cancer Information and Support session will be on Wed 24th November 2021 at 7pm via Zoom. Our speaker on the night will be Prof. Paul Donnellan, Consultant Medical Oncologist at GUH, and he will speak about hormone therapy and chemotherapy in the treatment of prostate cancer. Ms. Rachael Dalton, Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Prostate Cancer, Galway University Hospital and Dr. Norma Jean Murphy, Senior Psychologist at Cancer Care West will facilitate the session. This talk would be suitable for those have had or are starting hormone therapy and/or chemotherapy in the treatment of prostate cancer.

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Cancer Care West will host a webinar on Breast Cancer on Tuesday 26^th October at 7.15pm via Zoom. The session will be hosted by Professor Michael Kerin and Senior Oncology Nurse Elaine Corcoran. The topics that will be addresses will include current breast cancer update, how to reduce risk factors, post treatment and the most commonly asked questions. Participants can also email in questions in advance of the webinar.

Michael Kerin has been Professor of Surgery at NUI Galway and Galway University Hospitals since 2004. As Consultant Surgeon he has a special interest in breast cancer and endocrine surgery. He was appointed Vice Dean of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in 2014. He is the current Director of the Lambe Institute for Translational Research at NUI Galway.

Elaine Corcoran has been working with Cancer Care West since 2007. She in based in our Support Centre and has vast experience supporting cancer patients.

 

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This talk is for men and women who have a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer can have an impact on sexual desire and functioning. With your relationship with your body and intimate relationships.

Linsey Blair, Couple/individual Psychotherapist & Psychosexual therapist will explore rebuilding sexuality and intimacy following a cancer diagnosis.
She will introduce psychosexual techniques and tools that can help with genital functioning and desire.

Partners are also welcome to attend

Tuesday 12th October 2021

11am to 12.30pm

 

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On Tuesday May 25th at 11am Dr Mairead Brennan and Dr Cathy O’Sullivan will host a free webinar on how to Support a Child Impacted by Cancer.

Why do we need to talk about cancer with children? 

Kids are observant – they know when something is up and will pick up on stress. Kids need the chance to talk and ask questions. It is important that they are involved.

How do we talk to children about cancer?!

Be open and honest – honesty builds trust

Give then developmentally appropriate information – use words that they will hear, e.g. cancer, medicine, chemotherapy

Explain what is going on and give them time to ask questions – avoid talking about it too close to bedtime

Encourage them to ask any questions they might have, remember it is ok to say you don’t have all the answers

Keep the conversation going

Make sure to look after yourself too

Children learn by watching you – by expressing your emotion and talking, children learn vital life skills to cope with stressful life situations.

Read Johns, Lewis & Sarah’s story here

 

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