A Clare woman says the early detection of cancer save her life.
Today is Daffodil Day and the Irish Cancer Society says this year’s campaign is the most important yet.
A particular emphasis is being placed on early detection this daffodil day.
Breast Cancer which is the third most prevalent form of the disease in Ireland, has a five year survival rate of 94% when detected at Stage 1 compared to 19% five year survival rate when caught at stage 4.
Ciara Jones, from Newmarket on Fergus was diagnosed with breast cancer, on the very same day that she learned she was 4 weeks pregnant,
Ciara is currently 26 weeks pregnant and undergoing cancer treatment and she says early detection saved her life.
Meanwhile the custodian of the Irish Cancer Society Shop in Ennis is appealing to the public to donate what they can this daffodil day.
Last year alone, the service provided 17,000 free journeys to and from cancer treatments as well as 6,500 nights of free nursing care.
An estimated 2,600 cancer diagnoses were missed in 2020 owing to sustained pressure on Ireland’s Health service during the Covid-19 Pandemic while previous daffodil day fundraising activities were curtailed due to restrictions.
Claire O’Meara who runs the Irish Cancer Society shop in the county town says all donations are crucial and each one goes a very long way.
You can listen to the full interview below.
