New research reveals almost eight in 10 men have never spoken to their Dads about their prostate health 19th November 2018: This Men’s Health month, a new campaign from the Marie Keating Foundation is urging fathers and sons to take time together this November to discuss their health, specifically their prostate health. New research released […]
Marie Keating Foundation launches ‘I Am Lung Cancer’ campaign to challenge negative stereotypes and perceptions around lung cancer and increase awareness of its early signs and symptoms Embargo: November 6th, 2018: Shocking new research has been released today to mark the beginning of International Lung Cancer Awareness Month, which reveals that over a quarter (27%) […]
Striking campaign urges people to #takenotice and marks the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Foundation’s 20th anniversary If one of the most touched and photographed breasts in the world suddenly developed a lump, would anyone notice? That was the key question asked by leading Irish cancer charity, the Marie Keating Foundation, as […]
Cancer treatment can be an intensely demanding time for patients as appointments, tests, and treatments become the ‘new normal’ for sometimes weeks and often months. According to the National Cancer Institute, many people with cancer have found that doing relaxation techniques or imagery exercise has helped them cope with pain and stress during treatment and […]
Marie Keating Foundation helps to launch the 221+ CervicalCheck Patient Support Group The group, co-founded by Vicky Phelan, Stephen Teap, Lorraine Walsh, the Marie Keating Foundation, the Irish Cancer Society and the Irish Patient Association, aims to support and advocate on behalf of the women and families affected by the CervicalCheck scandal. The 221+ CervicalCheck […]
The Marie Keating Foundation is a registered charity working to increase awareness and reduce the risk of cancer within all sectors of the community. We promote early detection and the importance of a healthy lifestyle in eliminating cancer as a life threatening illness. We provide practical support services for those affected by cancer and we […]
As I write this I realise it has been exactly (to this date) six years since I broke the news to the world that I had been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. What is even better I only realised this as I was reminded by a comment on Facebook made six years ago, so I would […]
Survival…A Reflection by Bernie Kirwan As we start breast cancer awareness month in October I reflect back to my own diagnosis in 2000, to the words my surgeon said. “Stage 3 invasive carcinoma of my right breast” to the feeling of overwhelming dread, fear and terror as I faced a mastectomy chemo and all that […]
Everything from shoes and mattresses to jewellery and lingerie go pink with a purpose this October 27 September 2018: This Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), generous companies are going pink with a purpose by becoming “Pink Patrons” for the Marie Keating Foundation. Marks & Spencer, Stella & Dot, Skechers Shoes at Shaws Department […]
As the days get colder and nights draw in, it’s still so important to ensure that you get adequate exercise. Being active is just one of the five lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your cancer risk. The others are; healthy diet, quit smoking, reduce alcohol intake and be sun smart. Mairéad Cooney, a […]
