World Ovarian Cancer Day

Cancer / Women's Health

The ovaries are 2 small, oval-shaped organs in the pelvis (lower area between the hips). They are on either side of the womb (uterus), close to the fallopian tubes.

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Screening

Cancer / Digestive Health

This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month [April], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people about the two key actions to help combat bowel cancer – act when you notice symptoms, and take part in

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Coping With A New Diagnosis

Mental Health / Cancer

In the early days following diagnosis, you may feel all sorts of emotions. People have described feeling shocked, numb, sad, scared or angry among other things.

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Cancer / Digestive Health

Bowel cancer starts in the large bowel. It can also be called colorectal cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Risk Factors

Cancer / Women's Health

Doctors do not know what causes cancer to start in the ovary. But there are some risk factors that may increase the chances of it developing.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Can I Reduce My Risk?

Cancer / Men's Health

A healthy diet and regular exercise are important for health, and might help lower your risk of being diagnosed with advanced or aggressive prostate cancer.

HPV Awareness Day

Cancer / Women's Health

Ahead of International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day (Tuesday 4 March), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of both vaccination and cervical screening to h

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Cancer / Women's Health

Currently only 3 in 10 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer live beyond 10 years. It’s unacceptable.

Sun Safety On Your Winter Break

Cancer / Family Health

Sunscreen is one holiday essential that often gets left behind when people pack for a winter holiday, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are reminding people not to

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