We were recently joined by Marese from Cancer Focus NI who provided us with a short overview of Women and Cancers in NI.

The session included the below points:

We recently had Gerry McElwee, Head of Cancer Prevention, Cancer Focus NI host a session online focusing on Men and Cancer.

1 in 2 people will receive a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime but up to 50% of cancers could be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle and nutrition is key to this.

1 in 2 women in Northern Ireland will develop cancer at some point in their lives. However, almost half of all cancers can be prevented through a healthier lifestyle.

This session will focus on the importance of physical activity and the role it plays in cancer prevention.

Alcohol can cause seven types of cancer, including breast, mouth and bowel cancers.  A reduction in alcohol intake can reduce the risk of cancer and improve overall health.

Every year around 6,840 men in Northern Ireland are diagnosed with cancer (including about 2,150 who have the less serious non-malignant melanoma).

Breast Cancer is the most common Cancer in the UK and to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month we recently had Naomi from Cancer Focus NI provide us with a very informative session on being Breast Awa