Shocking new statistics this week show 570 people are being diagnosed with cancer every week, as cancer rates increase by 4% over the last three years.
The study also found that while 75% of cancer patients wish to die at home surrounded by family, yet only 25% currently have the option to do so. In 2014 the Society’s nurses provided 7,800 nights of care to over 1,670 patients and this service is fully funded by the people of Ireland who consistently support the work of the Society.
The latest figures were released to launch The Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day 2015 – taking part on Friday, March 27th.
This will be the 28th Daffodil Day, with a fundraising target of €3.5 million required to continue the support of cancer support services to families in Ireland.
Speaking at the launch of Daffodil Day, John McCormack, Chief Executive Officer, Irish Cancer Society said:
“Every family in Ireland is touched by cancer, and these new figures confirm that cancer rates are growing. As cancer is increasing so are our efforts to fight it. As the national cancer charity we are working harder to ensure that every family in need of support has access to our services. To meet the increased demand for help as more people get and survive cancer we need to raise even more money this year on Daffodil Day.”
The Society and Dell, lead partner for Daffodil Day, are calling on the public to help support the campaign on Friday 27th March and ask people to volunteer, organise or donate on CallSave 1850 60 60 60 or visit www.cancer.ie/daffodilday.
