NECRET holding ‘Living with cancer’ conference

NECRET will hold their ‘Living with Cancer’ event in the Citynorth Hotel, Gormanston, on Saturday September 22nd.

This afternoon event is an 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 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 will be among the well known Irish personalities who will share their own story of dealing with the disease. More speakers will be named in the weeks ahead.

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 demo’s kindly provided by the Boots No. 7 Team and will entered into a free prize draw.