Statistically, breast cancer survival rates are improving in Ireland as a result of the government screening programme for women aged 50-65 years. However, Breast Cancer Ireland feels strongly about educating our younger women and making them more aware of the importance of good breast health. Currently, we are seeing just under 30% of cases diagnosed for women aged 20-50 years! The best person to hear it from is someone who has gone through it, so below are some of our supporters who have tackled breast cancer and want to tell their story.
Una Dillon
I’m a primary school teacher living in Kilkenny with my husband Pat and our three sons, Conor (age 14), Andrew …
Arlene Hennessy
In January 2018, I found a lump in my left breast which I first thought was bruising from my underwire bra ,,,
Ailish Hamill
In September 2018 I was breastfeeding my 3rd child, then aged 17mths. I felt a lumpy area in my left …
Emily Ryan
In September 2018, whilst taking a shower Emily found a lump after checking herself. Initially thinking it was …
Dara McDonough
A Meath dad has told how he was completely “taken aback” after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Dara …
