This section aims to provide some basic information about cancer. Also included are some links to other organisations that provide valuable support to the patients and families who have received a diagnosis.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed it can be a time of anxiety and uncertainty for you and your family. However, it is also a time for action.

In making sure you receive the treatment and support you need to meet the challenge of cancer and its treatment, there are many options and resources available.

Please refer to the section on Helpful Information to obtain additional information on cancer and the support and treatment options available.

In addition, Cork Cancer Research Centre works to bring new treatments through to patients and may have clinical trials or treatments available for certain cancers. Please contact us on 021 490 1437 to find out more.