Bowel cancer: around 66 cases here each year
7 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper 12 p.m. Stations of the Cross for Children 3 p.m. The Passion of the Lord 9 p.m Prayer around the Cross 9 p.m. Easter Vigil 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11.30 a.m., Mass 10 a.m. Morning Mass in the Friary 7.30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Procession to the Altar of Repose in all churches. No morning Mass 10 a.m. Morning Prayer and Divine Mercy Novena in the Friary 3 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion in all churches 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross and Choral Meditation in Bride Street 7.30 p.m. Stations of the Cross in the Friary No morning Mass 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Divine Mercy Novena in the Friary 9 p.m. Easter Vigil in Bride Street and Rowe Street 9 p.m. Easter Vigil (Polish) in the Friary 9 a.m. Mass in Bride Street 11 a.m Children’s Mass in Bride Street 10 a.m. Children’s Mass in Rowe Street 12 p.m. Solemn sung Mass in Rowe Street 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10,45 a.m., Mass in the Friary 12.15 p.m. Polish Mass in the Friary 8 p.m. Journey with Christ: Simon Peter in St Munn’s Church, Taghmon 8 p.m. Journey with Christ: Judas Iscariot in St David’s Church, Mulrankin 8 p.m. The Washing of Feet, The Last Supper and The Betrayal in St Peter’s Church, Kilscoran 12 p.m. Procession of the Cross to Selskar Abbey for the reading of ‘The Suffering Servant’. Return to St Iberius’ Church for the Reading of the Passion of our Lord Christ Jesus 9.30 a.m. Mass in St Paul’s Church, Balloughton 9.30 a.m. Mass in St David’s Church, Mulrankin 11.15 a.m. Mass in St Iberius’ Church, Wexford 11.30 a.m. Mass in St Munn’s Church, Taghmon 7 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper (First Holy Communion children are invited to have their feet washed) 8 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Latin 12 p.m. Stations of the Cross 3 p.m. Passion 9 p.m. Holy Saturday Night Mass 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Mass 12.30 p.m. Latin Missa Cantata Mass ALMOST 70 new cases of bowel cancer are diagnosed in Wexford each year.
New figures released by the Irish Cancer Society show that bowel cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Ireland with the latest figures saying that over 2,500 people are diagnosed every year, and approximately 66 of these cases are in Wexford.
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and the Irish Cancer Society said that information on bowel cancer continues to be the most sought after information by the public on its website.
Joan Kelly, Cancer Support Manager with the Irish Cancer Society said:
‘Bowel cancer usually occurs in people over 60 years of age and is often diagnosed in the later stages. However, if bowel cancer is caught early, it is extremely treatable.
‘During the Month of April the Society will be campaigning to make everyone in Wexford aware of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer.
‘ This year we have also developed an easy to use online Bowel Health Checker which is a short quiz designed to inform people about staying healthy being aware of their bowel health and informing people about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. Once completed, there is a handy printout to take to your doctor should it be needed.
‘Also vital in improving bowel cancer survival rates is informing about the State’s free screening programme – BowelScreen.
‘In its first screening round, from October 2012 to December 2015, BowelScreen had a screening uptake rate of just four in ten people, meaning an average of six in ten people are not taking up the offer of screening.
‘Screening is vital in diagnosing cancers early and we need to see it as a central part of a healthy lifestyle. If we’re eligible for free screening, we should take it up.’
To speak to a cancer nurse on any aspect of bowel cancer contact the Cancer Nurseline on Freephone 1800 200 700, email cancernurseline@irishcancer.ie or drop into one of 13 Daffodil Centres in hospitals nationwide.
For information on Daffodil Centre locations email daffodilcentreinfo@irishcancer.ie.
Visit www.cancer.ie/bowel for more information and to take the Online Bowel Health Checker.