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National Cancer Control Programme - Latest Information

Cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, is a major healthcare challenge. The National Cancer Control Programme works with health service providers to prevent cancer, treat cancer, and increase survival and quality of life for those who develop cancer, by converting the knowledge gained through research, surveillance and outcome evaluation into strategies and actions.

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  • 14Feb

    NCCP Child, Adolescent and Young Adult (CAYA) Cancer Annual Report

  • 26Sep

    Three day Evidence Based Practice Workshop

  • 7Sep

    National Survey on Cancer Awareness and Attitudes

  • 21Jun

    HSE launch ‘Framework for the Care and Support of Adolescent and Young Adults (AYA) with cancer in Ireland 2021 to 2026’

  • 17Jun

    Launch of NCCP Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Model of Care

  • 13May

    Launch of NCCP Early Diagnosis of Symptomatic Cancer Plan 2022 – 2025

  • 28Apr

    NCCP BRCA Needs Assessment Report for consultation

  • 11Jan

    National Survey on Cancer Awareness and Attitudes

  • 24Nov

    Update on the CLIMB Programme

  • 15May

    Cyber attack and Radiation Therapy

  • 25Mar

    Launch of the National Breast Cancer GP Referral Guideline

  • 18Jan

    Patient Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Covid-19 Vaccine for Adults with a Diagnosis of Cancer or who are receiving Cancer Treatment

  • 14Dec

    Irish Cancer Prevention Network Newsletter December 2020

  • 10Nov

    NCCP Response to the initial wave of the Covid-19 pandemic

  • 3Nov

    NCCP Patient Passport

  • 2Nov

    Lung Cancer Detection: a Qualitative Study Among High-Risk Individuals

  • 9Sep

    Think Lung: Early Detection of Lung Cancer Resources

  • 9Sep

    Launch of NCCP Best Practice Guidance for Community Cancer Support Centres and Services

  • 28Aug

    Interim NCCP advice in relation to return to school for those on cancer treatment or with a pre-existing cancer diagnosis

  • 26Jun

    Patient Information Leaflet on Virtual Health Clinics

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