New website for NI Cancer Network - www.cancerni.net 01 September 2008
NI Cancer Network have developed a new website - www.cancerni.net.
You will find all the cancer information you currently get here and even more.
Please note that the information on www.cancerni.net is more up-to-date than the information on this website (CAPriCORN).
Click here to go to the new website.
Cancer handbook points way to information 26 February 2008
Pointing people affected by Cancer in the right direction for information and support is the main aim of a new handbook being launched on Tuesday 26 February 2008, at 12.15pm, at Parliament Buildings, Stormont.
This event, hosted by Carmel Hanna, MLA, celebrates patient and public involvement within the Northern Ireland...
UCF Gynaecological Cancer Patient Information Day - Saturday 10 November 25 September 2007
For information, please ring 028 90 663281.
UCF Laryngectomy conference 21 November 2007 24 September 2007
For more information, please ring 028 90 663281.
Macmillan Support and Information Centre - Open meeting - Thursday 27 September 2007 22 September 2007
For further information and to book a place, please ring 02890 699201.
LILAC annual Information Evening - Body and Mind 01 August 2007
LILAC (Living is life after cancer) are pleased to announce their annual information evening which takes place on Monday 10th September. This year the theme is 'Body and mind'. Those interested in attending are encouraged to contact Lynne Elliot at LILAC on 028 8774 6600.
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NI Hospice Care publish 07/08 education prospectus 25 July 2007
NI Hospice Care have published their prospectus of courses available between September 2007 and June 2008. Please see the Education section of this site under Informal Courses for details.
Living With Cancer course 03 July 2007
This self management course for people affected by cancer helps participants to deal with the effects of cancer and move on with their life following a diagnosis. The course is free for anyone who has been affected by cancer and will commence in Belfast in September 2007.
The course consists of six...
Mother of Ulster cancer teen establishes charity in her name 21 June 2007
Click here for a link to Belfast Telegraph story.
Support group for young adults - meets 26 June at 7pm. 15 June 2007
The Ulster Cancer Foundation Cancer Support Group for Young Adults is free and open to young adults in their 20's and 30's along with friends, relatives and carers.
The group will meet on Tuesday 26th June from 7.00pm-8.30pm.
Venue: Ulster Cancer Foundation HQ
40-44 Eglantine Avenue
Belfast
BT9 6DX.
For more information, contact Eileen Creery.
HPA supports World No Tobacco Day campaign for 100% smoke-free environments 31 May 2007
Today is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), and the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland (HPA) is supporting the campaign for all environments across the world to be smoke-free.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco is the second major cause of death in the world and half the people...
Launch of new website 'Talking Cancer' 26 May 2007
Talking Cancer is a place where patients and carers share their experiences of cancer and offer each other support.Within Talking Cancer there are a range of discussion forums covering general cancer topics, specific cancers, and support for carers. The forums provide the opportunity to connect with others online, 24 hours...
Health Experts gather in Belfast for Sunbed Seminar 18 May 2007
Leading health experts from across the UK will gather in Belfast on 21st May for Northern Ireland’s first sunbed seminar.
The seminar has been organised by the Sunbed Group, a sub-committee of the Northern Ireland Melanoma Strategy Implementation Group (NIMSIG) to raise awareness of and support health professionals in addressing the...
Launch of Sun Awareness Week 15 May 2007
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) which co-ordinates the Northern Ireland Melanoma Strategy Implementation Group, will launch Sun Awareness Week at Ireland’s largest agricultural event, the Balmoral Show this week.
UCF aims to raise awareness with Northern Ireland’s public, using the Balmoral Show to target high risk groups including outdoor workers...
New Young Adults Cancer Support Group 11 May 2007
A new support group has been set-up by the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) and Belfast City Hospital offering practical information and support to young adults who have been affected by a diagnosis of any type of cancer.
This new support group, a first for Northern Ireland, has been tailored for young...
DOUBLE CELEBRATION AT MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE - Nurse and Healthcare Assistant of the Year '07 named 10 May 2007
Imelda McGucken from Cookstown and Brenda Atkins from East Belfast were today named Marie Curie Cancer Care Nurse of the Year and Healthcare Assistant of the Year for Northern Ireland 2007.
The Nurse of the Year award is now in its thirteenth year in Northern Ireland, but it is the...
Charity Calls for MLAs to Address Cancer Issues 10 May 2007
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) are calling for MLA’s to support the re-establishment of the All-party Special Interest Group on Cancer as they held a seminar entitled ‘Cancer – The Way Forward In Northern Ireland’ at Stormont.
Keynote speaker, Professor Paddy Johnston, Department of Oncology, Queens University, Belfast, challenged MLAs to...
UCF predict Smokefree Success! 30 April 2007
Today the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) welcomes the introduction of smokefree legislation for Northern Ireland and is confidently predicting that the country will reap substantial benefits from the new law.
Gerry McElwee, Head of Cancer Prevention, UCF said “Today is a new chapter in the health of our population and we...
UCF predict Smokefree Success! 27 April 2007
With days to go until Northern Ireland becomes smokefree, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is confidently predicting that the country will reap substantial benefits from the new law.
Gerry McElwee, Head of Cancer Prevention, UCF said “Monday 30th April, the day Northern Ireland goes smokefree, is a new chapter in the...
UCF hosts Challenge of Cancer Conference 19 April 2007
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is holding a one-day conference entitled the ‘Challenge of Cancer’ to provide information and support to all those affected by cancer.
The conference will take place on Saturday 19th May at the Wellington Park Hotel, 21 Malone Road, Belfast. The Challenge of Cancer Conference has...
UCF steps up activities as NI prepares to go Smokefree 03 April 2007
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has stepped up its programme of activities and awareness raising as Northern Ireland prepares to go smokefree on 30th April. The cancer charity, which campaigned strenuously for the smokefree legislation to be introduced in Northern Ireland, is working closely with the business, health and education...
Budget reaction: VAT reduction on stop smoking products will help smokers quit 27 March 2007
The Chancellor’s decision to reduce VAT on stop smoking aids such as nicotine patches and gum to the lowest level has been warmly welcomed by ASH (NI) and the Ulster Cancer Foundation.
This surprise move means that many more smokers, particularly those on low income, will now be able to...
Fatigue has Biggest Impact on Quality of Life say Cancer Patients 21 March 2007
Health professionals who gathered at Belfast City Hospital recently for a seminar on cancer-related fatigue heard that it affects up to 84% of patients; was the most commonly reported symptom and has the greatest impact on their quality of life.
The seminar was organised...
New Chairman Elected for Ulster Cancer Foundation 13 March 2007
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), Northern Ireland’s leading cancer charity has elected a new Chairman, Professor Roy Spence OBE JP MA MD FRCS.
Professor Spence is a consultant surgeon at Belfast City Hospital Trust. He is an Honorary Professor at Queen’s University, Belfast and an Honorary Professor and Pro Chancellor at...
How much does cancer cost? Charity partnership set to address the hidden ‘side effects’ of cancer. 09 March 2007
Leading cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Support today (9 March) launches a financial and benefits advice partnership set to help local people cope with the costs of cancer. Macmillan’s research has shown that stress and money worries come second only to physical pain as a ‘side effect’ of the disease.
The first...
New Leukaemia Support Group set up by Ulster Cancer Foundation 05 March 2007
A new support group has been set-up by the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) and Belfast City Hospital offering practical information and support to adolescents and adults who have been affected by a diagnosis of any of the Acute leukaemia’s and Chronic Myeloid leukaemia.
The leukaemia support group will be co-facilitated by...
Celebration of Life Service – 25 March 2007 26 February 2007
The Ulster Cancer Foundation's Annual Interdominational "Celebration of Life" service takes place in Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, Belfast, on Sunday 25th March 2007 at 3.00 pm.This church service provides an opportunity to celebrate the strength and courage of those who live with cancer and to give thanks for those who care...
Northern Ireland Hospice Care programme of courses made available. 19 February 2007
Courses and conferences offered by Northern Ireland Hospice Care between February 2007 and June 2007 have been added to the site. For details of the courses, including costs, dates and venue, please see the Education section.
Macmillan Support and Information Centre now open 14 February 2007
The Macmillan Support and Information Centre opened in early December 2006 at 77-81 Lisburn Road, Belfast. The aim of the centre is to provide emotional support for people living with cancer. The centre is part of the wider commitment of the Northern Ireland Cancer Service to cater for patients' spiritual,...
New Project Officer for CAPriCORN 12 February 2007
Danielle Sinclair today started in post as Project Officer for the Cancer And Palliative Care Online Resource Network (www.capricorn-ni.org).
Danielle can be contacted on telephone number 02890 553951 or by email at dsinclair@ehssb.n-i.nhs.uk.
UCF stress importance of Smear Tests 01 February 2007
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has given its whole-hearted support to the Well Being Woman Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Campaign which was launched today.
The campaign is aimed at young women, encouraging them to attend when called for cervical smear tests.
Liz Atkinson, Head of Care Services at UCF said, “In 2004, Northern...
Ulster Cancer Foundation launches enhanced helpline 16 January 2007
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has launched an enhanced cancer information and support helpline, designed to meet the needs of the 9,000 people diagnosed with cancer in Northern Ireland every year.
Launched on 16 January 2007 at the Long Gallery, Stormont, this innovative service enables patients and their families to...
UCF welcomes lifesaving bowel cancer campaign 09 January 2007
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), Northern Ireland’s leading cancer charity, today welcomed a new advertising campaign designed to save lives by raising awareness of bowel cancer.
The TV, print and radio advertising campaign, which is supported by UCF, will be featured during January and has been produced by the All...
Cancer Services Framework 28 November 2006
The Cancer Services Framework is out for consultation, responses must be received no later than 9th February 2007. For information on how to comment on the Cancer Strategy Framework please go to the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety's web site. Link below. Copies of the document are...
3rd All Ireland Cancer Conference: 13-15 November 2006 26 September 2006
The 3rd All Ireland Cancer Conference is planned for the 13-15 November 2006 in the Waterfront Hall, Belfast. Organised by the Ireland-Northern Ireland Institute Cancer Consortium the programme covers many areas of cancer research and practice. A social programme of events is also available. Further information including registration information is...
Northern Ireland Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist Forum, Mesothelioma Conference, Friday 13 October 2006 07 September 2006
The Northern Ireland Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist Forum is holding a Mesothelioma Conference on Friday 13th October 2006, in the Comfort Inn Hotel, Antrim. Conference fee for Nurses is £40, Non-member Doctors fee £60. For an application form or enquiries about this event please contact Gill Martin on 07747020239. A...
NI Hospice Care - Courses September - December 2006 04 September 2006
Details of courses available at NI Hospice Care for September - December 2006. Please see attached document and/or Education section of site under Informal Courses.
Hospice-CHOICES_2006_sept-dec_2.doc
Bowel Cancer Conference Monday 9 October 2006 21 August 2006
This conference funded by Action Cancer and organised in association with the DHSS&PS aims to explore key steps that need to be taken in advance of the introduction of bowel cancer screening in Northern Ireland. The conference is planned for Monday 9th October 2006, 9.30am- 4.30pm in the Hilton Hotel,...
The Cancer Centre at Belfast City Hospital 24 May 2006
Cancer services have transferred from Belvoir Park Hospital to the Cancer Centre at Belfast City Hospital. The Cancer Centre's facilities include:
State of the art Radiotherapy Suite, including eight linear accelerators.
Radiology Suite providing MRI, CT scanning, interventional radiology, ultrasound and general x-ray.
Outpatients Review Clinic, incorporating Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Social...
Interface Pharmacist Network Specialist Medicines (IPNSM) Web site Launched 11 May 2006
The Interface Pharmacist Network Specialist Medicines (IPNSM) have launched a web site. This site is intended to improve communication with all of those involved with specialist medicines in the Northern Ireland HPSS, and is a useful resource for accessing the latest versions of the many documents that are published by...
Far Reaching Rural 'Safety in the Sun' Campaign Launched 08 May 2006
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), The Ulster Farmers' Union and Gordons Chemists have unveiled their joint Care in the Sun Campaign, targeting those who work outdoors, where levels of dangerous UV radiation can be up to 400% greater than normal levels experienced by office workers.
The joint Care in the Sun...
NI Colposcopy & Gynaecological Oncology Educational Conference - 12 May 2006 13 April 2006
A conference for healthcare professionals working within Colposcopy, the Cervical Screening Programme and Gyanecological Oncology. Facilitated by the Quality Assurance Reference Centre for the NI Cancer Screening Programmes, the conference begins at 2 pm in the Lecture Theatre (MEC), Craigavon Area Hospital.
Programme.pdf
Welcome to the updated Capricorn Web site 17 February 2006
Regular visitors to the Capricorn site will notice that we have made significant changes to the site, both in look, updated content and additional information. The new look site has:
Improved services information which has been extended to include maps, leaflets and frequent asked questions for those services.
An overview...
UCF Promote Mouth Cancer Awareness Week 13th - 19th November 19 January 2006
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is encouraging people to be aware of the causes and symptoms of mouth cancer in the run-up to Mouth Cancer Awareness Week 13th - 19th November.Mouth cancer is a malignant growth, which can occur in or on any part of the mouth, tongue or lips.
Launch of Young People’s Cancer Prevention Web site 19 January 2006
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) in partnership with the Big Lottery Fund and the Eastern Health and Social Services Board have launched a website called Need to Know, www.n2k.org.uk to give young people aged 11-18 years old information to enable them to make positive lifestyle choices than can help reduce...
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