NECRET Impact

Cancer Information & Support Day

On Saturday September 23rd, NECRET and the Northeast Oncology and Hematology Unit will hold a conference supporting those impacted by cancer. This free event is taking place from 1.30 pm in the City North Hotel (approx. 15 mins north of Dublin Airport off M1), Gormanston, Co. Meath. It is a public information and support day for those living with cancer along with family and friends. All are very welcome to attend. For cancer patients who are in treatment or who have finished treatment, attendees will receive updates on the various types of cancer. They will also be able ask questions to a medical oncology specialist panel, as part of an open and relaxed discussion.

Another part of the day is our Living Better and Wellness Panel Discussion. Facilitated by Advanced Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth Summersby this panel provides a unique and valuable opportunity for attendees to learn very important practical tips for living with cancer, including nutrition, exercise, fatigue and stress management. The audience is again encouraged and facilitated to ask any questions they may have.

Refreshments will be provided on the day. People can also avail of complementary therapy workshops and will be entered into an excellent free prize draw.

Complementary tickets can be reserved for pick up on the day from our Living with Cancer Conference Welcoming Desk by sending your full name to info@necret.ie or texting +353 86 777 3294

Date for Diary – Volunteer Thank You Night

NECRET would like to invite our volunteers to a thank you night on Friday January 27th in the Black Bull Inn, Drogheda. Arrival from 7.30pm.

Please RSVP by midday on Wednesday January 25th to ciaran@necret.ie

This evening is supported by the Black Bull Inn.

Boyne Valley Camino

Registration is now open for our annual Camino. Interested in a fun challenge of an amazing 25km walk and ramble through the beautiful Boyne Valley countryside in aid of NECRET, who support focused activities towards improving treatment and outcomes of people with cancer.

To receive your registration form please email necret.info@gmail.com or text 086 7773294 with your full name, address, and mobile number. To participate completed registration forms must be received no later than midday on Friday July 15th. Limited numbers will apply so please register as soon as possible.

To get started with fundraising on Necret’s online fundraising page, please click on the following link: https://www.idonate.ie/5814_necret.html Sponsorship cards are also available if required on request.

Taking place on Saturday July 22nd it involves an amazing 25km walk and ramble through the beautiful Boyne Valley countryside in aid of NECRET, who support focused activities towards improving treatment and outcomes of people with cancer.

Starting from St Peter’s Church led by wonderfully experienced tour leaders who have very kindly volunteered their services, the trail follows the River Boyne before gaining the woodlands of the Townley Estate and then meandering quiet lanes to Mellifont, where there will be an opportunity for that much earned packed lunch or other refreshments. A separate return route gives a total walk of 25km.

Exciting Announcement

NECRET are delighted to have GAA Meath Legend Sean Boylan become our ambassador. We are deeply appreciative for his support and contribution to our cause. More details to follow in weeks ahead and into new year. #TeamNECRET

Necret Newsletter Autumn 2022

The Autumn Newsletter of NECRET is now available, where you can read all the latest charity news and developments. It is also importantly captures some of the ways NECRET is contributing to improving cancer treatment and care for those impacted by cancer.

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NECRET Supporting Cancer Research

Despite advances and improvements in the treatment of cancer, there is still a long way to go and this is why cancer research is so important. Research is the only way to ensure that new and better cancer treatments and drugs continue to become available for people with cancer.

The evidence also clearly shows that cancer patients treated in research-active hospitals have better outcomes than those who are not. This is why, as part of NECRET’s mission we believe it is important to help support vital clinical cancer research.

Our Lady of Lourdes and Beaumont Hospitals are both sister hospitals within the RSCI Hospital Group that work together in delivering patient care. Members of the NECRET board recently visited the RCSI Oncology Lab on the Beaumont campus, where the research is conducted to receive an update on the very latest developments the charity supports; including approaches to improve the treatment of bowel and lung cancers.

NECRET would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has supported its cause and without whom these advances wouldn’t be possible.

The charity is proud to have supported advances across different cancer types including lung, ovarian, breast and bowel which can viewed at https://www.necret.ie/cuttingEdge

#FightingCancerEveryday

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Blankets Of Care

All the Oncology & Haematology Unit Team and NECRET would like to offer their sincerest heartfelt thanks to Geraldine’s Crochet Ladies for the truly beautiful crocheted blankets for the NECRET Blankets of Care appeal. These blankets will now be distributed to patients attending the Unit by the nursing team.

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Lung Cancer Advancement

NECRET are very proud and excited to have played a significant role in contributing towards a significant development in lung cancer diagnosis. This new test which was advanced in collaboration by Dr Rob Smyth under Professor Bryan Hennessy will mean that some cases of lung cancer will be able to be monitored from microscopic breath particles. Lung cancer is the cause of approximately a fifth of all cancer deaths in Ireland and unfortunately the number of cases continues to increase by 3% annually.

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