Event will help to live with cancer
THERE can’t be a person in Ireland who hasn’t been affected by cancer, whether personally, or through a loved-one of friend.
This Saturday September 22nd, Northeast Cancer Research and Education Trust (NECRET) will hold their annual ‘Living with Cancer’ event in the City North Hotel, Gormanston, Co. Meath.
This afternoon event is a relaxed and informal information and support day dedicated to those impacted by cancer and their families, where they can learn about the very latest development and treatments in cancer treatment and care.
This year Professor Bryan Hennessy and his oncology team will be joined by leading cancer specialist and researcher Professor Joe O’Sullivan, Consultant Oncologist in The Northern Ireland Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital.
Bobby Kerr of Dragons Den and Newstalk, and former nine-time champion jockey Pat Smullen will also be among the well-known Irish figures who will share their own story of dealing with the disease.
“This is always such a warm and friendly day, and we are once again so lucky to have an amazing line-up of guest speakers to inspire the next generation of cancer-sufferers,” says Ciaran Briscoe, one of the organisers of the day.
“Anyone who is impacted by cancer, be that current patients, those in recovery or family and friends, are more than welcome to attend.”
Tickets which are free and required for entry can be obtained from the Oncology Unit reception in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre, Cara Cancer Support Centre or by texting your name, address and number of tickets required to 086 7773294.
On the day people can avail of complementary refreshments, therapy workshops and make over demos kindly provided by the Boots No. 7 Team and will entered into a free prize draw.
Originally from in Tramore, Co. Waterford, Professor Hennessy says the primary focus of NECRET as a charity is to progress cancer research and provides support in terms of education.
“We want to enhance the support and care provided to cancer patients by the unit to make their stay as comfortable as possible,” he adds.
“Secondly, we want to conduct and contribute to much needed clinical cancer research into new treatment methodologies, then train our nurses so they can use all new techniques as they are introduced, to be in a position to offer tailored treatments to all cancer patients.
“Lastly is purchasing equipment that is vital to the delivery of quality patient care such as the gene sequencing machine we are fundraising for. This ground-breaking machine is the next generation in cancer treatment, enabling treatment plans to be personalized to patients.”
Dr Hennessy says we are fortunate to have such an excellent team of doctors, nurses and other medical staff.
“I would like to offer my great appreciation to all the dedicated NECRET volunteers who help us year in year out,” he adds. “Without them and the support of businesses in Drogheda and north east we could not advance our work.”