The Latest Breaking News from Cancer Focus NI

New Cancer Focus store opens in Lisburn offering 'clothes and counselling'

"We are particularly pleased that our new Lisburn store will host on-site counselling services and sessions for our clients."

Belfast Live · Jun 19, 2023

Enniskillen to host first regional support centre for Cancer Focus in NI

The charity says the new centres are designed to provide cancer patients with a space outside of hospital to receive support

Belfast Live · Jun 14, 2023

Sun Awareness Week: Leading expert debunks common myths around UV rays and skin protection

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Northern Ireland with 4 out of 5 cases caused by overexposure to UV rays.

Belfast Live · Apr 30, 2023

West Belfast mum on how cancer diagnosis felt like a 'bomb' going off in her life

"When we told the children they all cried, they were frightened and overwhelmed but still managed to think positively about what was ahead"

Belfast Live · Sep 6, 2022

Belfast man on the skin cancer signs to look out for as new mole mapping service launches

Connor Graham received his skin cancer diagnosis in January 2021

Belfast Live · Aug 25, 2022

Antrim mum on how shock breast cancer diagnosis left her feeling like her 'world was falling apart'

“I remember saying, “No I'm too young, my kids are 4 and 7, this can't be happening”. On that evening the fear that my kids would lose their mum filled every inch of me"

Belfast Live · Jul 30, 2022

Record numbers expected for the return of the Mash Direct Belfast City Half Marathon

With almost 6000 runners due to take part organisers are confident this will be Northern Ireland's largest half marathon

Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2022

Derry woman recalls pain of watching dad battle cancer three times

"We stayed positive throughout, but there’s always that fear in the pit of your stomach that doesn’t go away"

Belfast Live · Jun 16, 2022

Co Down man on being diagnosed with testicular cancer aged 17

"As I had ignored the symptoms for so long the cancer had spread to my lungs, kidneys, back of my stomach, stomach and lymph nodes"

Belfast Live · Jun 12, 2022

Bangor man putting his best foot forward in memory of 'a great woman and much-loved mum'

“No day goes by without us thinking about her and every day she continues to be a great loss in our lives.”

Belfast Live · Jun 4, 2022