About Action cancer
Action Cancer: Saving Lives and Supporting People Across Northern Ireland
Action Cancer is a non-profit organization that provides prevention, detection, and support services to people in Northern Ireland. The organization has been working tirelessly for over 40 years to help save lives and improve the health of individuals across the region.
At Action Cancer, we believe that prevention is better than cure. That's why we offer a range of health promotion and improvement programs designed to educate people about healthy lifestyle choices. Our team of experts works closely with schools, workplaces, community groups, and other organizations to deliver informative talks on topics such as cancer awareness, healthy eating habits, physical activity, smoking cessation, and more.
In addition to our health promotion programs, we also provide digital breast screening services for women aged 40-49 and over 70 who are not eligible for routine NHS screening. Our state-of-the-art mobile unit travels throughout Northern Ireland offering free breast screenings in local communities. Early detection is key when it comes to breast cancer treatment success rates; therefore our service aims at detecting any abnormalities early on so that appropriate action can be taken.
We also offer a range of health checks including M.O.T Health Checks which include blood pressure checks; cholesterol tests; glucose tests; body mass index (BMI) measurements; lung function tests (spirometry); hearing tests (audiometry); vision screening (ophthalmology), skin analysis using dermoscopy technology among others.
At Action Cancer we understand how difficult it can be when someone receives a cancer diagnosis or experiences the loss of someone close due to cancer-related illness. That's why we offer support services such as counseling sessions with trained professionals who specialize in supporting those affected by cancer or bereavement through one-to-one sessions or group therapy sessions.
Our therapeutic services include complementary therapies such as reflexology massage therapy which helps alleviate stress levels while promoting relaxation during treatment periods.
We rely heavily on donations from individuals and businesses to continue providing our services. We are grateful for the support we receive from the community, and we work hard to ensure that every penny donated goes towards helping those in need.
In conclusion, Action Cancer is a vital organization that provides essential services to people across Northern Ireland. Our prevention, detection, and support programs have helped save countless lives over the years. We are committed to continuing our work until cancer is no longer a threat to anyone's life. If you would like to learn more about our organization or make a donation, please visit our website at www.actioncancer.org.