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>>>Action Cancer Win NICVA Scope Award - Monday, July 30, 2007
Action Cancer are delighted to have been awarded the NICVA Scope Award for Excellence in Campaigning for their Action Man Campaign in 2006.
>>>Randox and Action Cancer work to raise awareness of bowel cancer - Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Action Cancer, Northern Ireland's leading cancer charity, is launching a partnership with local diagnostics company, Randox Laboratories.
Bowel Cancer Conference building block towards screening - Wednesday, October 18, 2006
The steps needed to introduce bowel cancer screening in Northern Ireland will be discussed at a conference in Belfast today.
 ACTION CANCER'S £1.5 MILLION BIG BUS TAKES TO THE ROAD - Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Leading Northern Ireland charity Action Cancer unveiled a groundbreaking £1.5 million state-of-the-art mobile unit today (25 September), which it says will bring cancer services to ten thousand people a year in the province and is the first of its kind in Europe.
 David Healy urges local men to look after their health. - Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Local footballing legend, David Healy urges local men not to score an ‘own goal' by not looking after their health.
 Action Cancer taxis get into the ‘hearts & minds' of people. - Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer, is reaching out to even more people – with the help of black taxis! The charity has just put two branded cabs on the road.
 Check it out! - Wednesday, June 07, 2006
That is the message from leading cancer charity Action Cancer today, as it launched its Action Man Campaign for June.
 Action Cancer on the World Stage - Thursday, May 11, 2006
Leading local charity Action Cancer is proud to be one of only 12 organisations in the UK to have been granted membership in the International Union against Cancer (UICC).
SuperValu employee's marathon efforts for Action Cancer - Wednesday, May 03, 2006
An employee at a SuperValu store in Derry city centre is going more than the proverbial ‘extra mile' for the company's chosen charity, Action Cancer.
Mobile Unit to Tour Down in May - Friday, April 28, 2006
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit is to visit locations in Downpatrick, Killough and Ballynahinch in May.
Mobile to Visit Newry Area in April - Friday, April 07, 2006
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is to visit Newry and Mountnorris at the end of April.
Mobile Unit to Visit Coalisland SuperValu in April - Friday, March 31, 2006
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is to visit Coalisland SuperValu on April 19 and 20.
Mobile Unit Goes to East Belfast in April - Friday, March 24, 2006
The charity's mobile detection unit is set to visit 3 locations in east Belfast in April.
Prostate Cancer – it's a family thing! - Tuesday, March 21, 2006
It might be a male cancer, but with one man every hour dying from the disease in the UK, it is a family issue. That is the message from leading charity Action Cancer at the beginning of Prostate Cancer Awareness Week.
Mobile Unit Travels to Enniskillen in April - Thursday, March 16, 2006
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women will visit Enniskillen Women's Aid on 4 April.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET 'EM CHECKED NOW! - Tuesday, March 14, 2006
As part of International Women's Day Opportunity Now in partnership with Action Cancer launched a promotion campaign aimed at employers to encourage women aged 40-49 or 65+ to go for breast screening.
Mobile Goes to Cookstown in March - Thursday, March 09, 2006
Action Cancer's mobile unit will visit Sure Start Toddlers Group, Coagh Road Cookstown on 27 March.
ACTION CANCER LAUNCHES NEW YOUTH SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAMME FOR NORTHERN IRELAND - Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Leading cancer charity, Action Cancer, is launching a brand new smoking cessation programme targeted directly at young people. This service is the first of its kind available for 11- 18 year olds in Northern Ireland.
NEWRY MAYOR IN ‘CYCLE FOR LIFE' FOR ACTION CANCER BIG BUS. - Thursday, February 23, 2006
The Mayor of Newry and Mourne District Council, Councillor Pat McGinn, is leading a team which will cycle the length of Ireland in March 2006.
Mobile Visits SuperValu Stores in March - Thursday, February 23, 2006
Action Cancer's mobile unit is set to visit 4 SuperValu stores in March.
Mobile Unit Tours Derry in March - Thursday, February 23, 2006
The charity's mobile unit for women is to visit 2 Derry locations in March.
Mobile Unit Set for March Visit to Shawsbridge - Friday, February 10, 2006
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is to visit Shawsbridge, south Belfast in March.
Mobile Unit to Visit Bangor in March - Friday, February 10, 2006
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is to visit two Bangor locations at the start of March.
Mobile Tours East Belfast - Sunday, February 05, 2006
Action Cancer's Mobile Unit is to Tour East Belfast this month.
School Action Awards Launched - Friday, January 20, 2006
Action Cancer and independent retail group Centra have launched the 2006 School Action Awards for healthy schools.
..jpg) CHARITY'S PLANS FOR MOBILE CANCER SERVICE MOVE FORWARD - Friday, January 20, 2006
Leading charity Action Cancer made a major announcement recently about plans for a state-of-the-art mobile unit, which it says will have a significant impact on the provision of cancer services to over 10,000 people a year in Northern Ireland.
Mobile Unit Drives to SuperValu Lisburn in February - Monday, January 16, 2006
The mobile unit will drive to SuperValu Lisburn on 2 February.
Mobile Unit to Visit Dromore SuperValu - Monday, January 16, 2006
Action Cancer's mobile unit will visit SuperValu Dromore on 30 and 31 January.
Mobile Clinic Set for SuperValu Downpatrick Visit - Monday, January 02, 2006
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is visiting SuperValu Downpatrick in January.
Mobile Unit to Visit North and East Belfast - Monday, January 02, 2006
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is to visit north and east Belfast in mid-January.
Mobile Unit Tours Belfast in January - Thursday, December 22, 2005
The mobile detection unit will visit south, west and east Belfast at the start of January 2006.
MSVC'S SUPPORT FOR ACTION CANCER REACHES £1/2 MILLION. - Thursday, December 08, 2005
There are over half a million reasons for pre-Christmas cheer at Action Cancer this week, with news that independent retail group Musgrave SuperValu-Centra's (MSVC) donations have reached the £500,000 mark.
ACTION CANCER CALLS FOR 'LISTENING EAR' VOLUNTEERS - Thursday, December 01, 2005
Action Cancer is calling on would-be volunteers to take part in a unique cancer support service. Having secured £20,000 funding from Abbey's Community Partnership the Northern Ireland charity is now recruiting and training volunteers for its groundbreaking "Listening Ear Service" initiative, which will provide support and information to thousands of local people coming to terms with a cancer diagnosis.
Mobile Unit Set for Visit to SuperValu Stores - Friday, November 25, 2005
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is visiting the SuperValu stores in Comber and Moira in December
Mobile Unit to Visit Beechmount in December - Friday, November 18, 2005
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is visiting west Belfast for two days at the start of December by invitation from the Victims and Survivors Trust. The mobile will be located at Beechmount Leisure Centre on Monday 5 December and Tuesday 6 December.
Mobile Unit to Tour Derry - Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit will tour Derry in November
ACTION CANCER AND MUSGRAVE SUPERVALU-CENTRA WIN THE LARGE CHARITY AWARD AT THE "CHARITY OSCARS" - Friday, October 21, 2005
For the third year running independent retail group Musgrave SuperValu-Centra NI have won a coveted Link Award for their outstanding support of Action Cancer.
Van Morrison signed-guitar to be auctioned for Action Cancer - Friday, October 21, 2005
A rare and valuable guitar signed by Belfast music legend Van Morrison will soon be auctioned to help raise funds for leading Northern Ireland charity, Action Cancer.
ACTION CANCER PRAISES HEALTH MINISTER'S HISTORIC DECISION - Monday, October 17, 2005
Leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer, yesterday announced that they were delighted a complete ban would be introduced on smoking in all workplaces and enclosed public areas in Northern Ireland.
Mobile to Visit Northchott - Friday, October 07, 2005
The mobile goes to Northcott Shopping Centre in Glengormley at the end of October.
Mobile Unit Drives to SuperValu Magherafelt - Friday, October 07, 2005
The mobile unit will be at SuperValu Magherafelt on October 19 and 20.
Action Cancer & Centra Reward Healthiest Schools - Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Action Cancer and centra have presented their third annual School Action Awards to fifteen health-conscious schools.
230 Women in their 40's Breast Screened Each Month - Thursday, September 22, 2005
Two hundred and thirty women, who fall outside the NHS breast screening age range, are being screened by Action Cancer every month.
Mobile Returns to South Belfast - Friday, September 16, 2005
The mobile detection unit returns to South Belfast, by invitation from the South Belfast Highway to Health group on 6 October.
Mobile Set for Shankill in October - Friday, September 09, 2005
The mobile unit is to visit Shankill in October, breast cancer awareness month, by invitation from the Upper North Belfast Community Empowerment Partnership.
Mobile Unit Returns to West Belfast in October - Friday, September 09, 2005
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is returning to west Belfast in October for two visits during breast cancer awareness month.
Lower Ormeau Gets Mobile Visit - Thursday, September 01, 2005
The mobile unit will be located at An Droichead Cultural Centre, Cook Street on Tuesday September 27 between 9:30am and 4pm.
Mobile Unit Heads to Ballyclare - Thursday, September 01, 2005
The mobile detection unit will be in the Town Hall Car Park, the Square Ballyclare on September 21 and 22.
Mobile Unit Will Tour County Down in September - Sunday, August 28, 2005
The charity's mobile unit is to bring early detection to Newcastle, Castlewellan and Ballynahinch in September.
Research leads Action Cancer to increase investment in counselling service - Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Research carried out by local charity Action Cancer has shown that more people than ever living with cancer in Northern Ireland are turning to counselling for help.
Mobile to Visit Andersonstown in September - Sunday, August 21, 2005
The charity's mobile detection unit will visit Andersonstown Community Forum on September 14.
Mobile to Visit Draperstown in August - Friday, August 12, 2005
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is set for a 3 day visit to Draperstown 30 Aug - 1 Sept.
Mobile plans stop at Strabane Leisure Centres - Monday, August 01, 2005
Our mobile unit will visit two Strabane leisure centres this month
Mobile Unit to Visit SuperValu Ballymoney - Monday, August 01, 2005
Action CAncer's mobile detection unit will visit SuperValu Ballymoney August 8-11.
Action Cancer calls for a complete smoking ban in public places. - Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer, has called on Health Minister Shaun Woodward to go all the way and introduce a complete smoking ban in public places.
School Action Award Winners Announced - Friday, June 10, 2005
Action Cancer and independent retail group, Centra have announced the winners of their 2005 School Action Awards. Fifteen schools across Northern Ireland have picked up Awards, recognising their health promotion activities for pupils.
Mobile Unit to Visit Magherafelt, Carryduff and North Belfast - Monday, June 06, 2005
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women will visit Magherafelt, Carryduff and North Belfast in June.
justgiving.com - Thursday, May 26, 2005
A new initiative called ‘justgiving.com' has brought fundraising into the 21st century by making it easier for people to give to charity.
First year success for Action Cancer Men's Nurse - Thursday, May 26, 2005
Leading charity Action Cancer has launched its annual male cancer awareness campaign, ‘Action Man', with news of the successful impact a Uro-oncology nurse specialist is having at Belfast City Hospital.
Action Cancer Mobile to Visit Killyleagh and Armagh - Friday, May 20, 2005
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women will visit Killyleagh Library on May 31 and the Spring Project in Armagh between June 6-9.
CHARITY'S PLANS FOR MOBILE CANCER SERVICE MOVE FORWARD - Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Leading charity Action Cancer made a major announcement today (Tuesday 17 January) about plans for a state-of-the-art mobile unit, which it says will have a significant impact on the provision of cancer services to over 10,000 people a year in Northern Ireland.
Mobile Unit Goes to St. Gemma's High - Friday, April 15, 2005
The charity's mobile unit for women will visit St. Gemma's High School, Ardilea Street in North Belfast on April 21.
Mobile Unit to Attend SuperValu Dungiven - Monday, April 11, 2005
The Action Cancer mobile clinic for women will be at SuperValu Dungiven on April 18 and 19
Mobile Unit to Visit Sandy Row and Ormeau Road - Monday, April 11, 2005
Action Cancer's mobile unit for women will visit Sandy Row and Ormeau Road in Belfast this week.
QUOTES FROM KEY PEOPLE RE: ACTION CANCER SERVICE CHANGES - Friday, April 01, 2005
STATEMENT FROM ACTION CANCER REGARDING NEW CHANGES TO CLINICAL SERVICES - Friday, April 01, 2005
From 1st April 2005, a number of important changes will take place to Action Cancer's breast screening service:
Action Cancer lowers its breast screening age for women in Northern Ireland! - Friday, April 01, 2005
Leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer, has announced new changes to its breast screening services which will benefit thousands of local women
Mobile Unit To Visit Belleeks in April - Friday, March 11, 2005
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women will visit the South Armagh town of Belleeks on April 4 and 5.
Mobile Unit March Programme - Friday, February 25, 2005
The charity's mobile detection unit for women is touring West and South Belfast in March.
Mobile Unit Set for Derry Visits - Friday, February 18, 2005
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit is visiting Derry for four days in March. The mobile clinic will be located at the Galliagh Women's Group March 7-9 and Cornsheld Community Network on March 10.
Mobile Unit Will Visit Newry This Month - Monday, February 07, 2005
The mobile unit will visit the Good Food Supermarket on Hill Street, Newry on Feb 23 and 24.
Early Detection Drives to SuperValu Crossmaglen - Monday, February 07, 2005
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is set for 2 day visit to Crossmaglen SuperValu in Feb.
Mobile Unit to Visit SuperValu Banbridge - Friday, January 28, 2005
Our mobile unit will visit the SuperValu store in Banbridge on 16 Feb.
LIBERTY IT RAISES THOUSANDS OF POUNDS FOR ACTION CANCER - Friday, January 14, 2005
Leading local charity Action Cancer were presented recently with £3,571.00 by software development company, Liberty IT.
Mobile Unit Set for West Belfast Visits - Thursday, January 13, 2005
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is visiting West Belfast later this month.
Action Cancer launches School Action Awards - Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Action Cancer and independent retail group, Centra are calling on schools and colleges to enter their School Action Awards.
Action Cancer welcomes hope of smoke free 2005! - Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer, has reacted with delight to the announcement made today by Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Angela Smith, that a smoking ban in public places will be examined seriously as part of the new ‘A Healthier Future' strategy.
Mobile Unit Visits SuperValu Limavady - Sunday, December 05, 2004
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is visiting the SuperValu store in Limavady this week 7-9 December
Mobile Unit to Visit QUB - Thursday, November 25, 2004
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is visiting Queen's University later this month.
THINK OF SOMEONE YOU LOVE THIS CHRISTMAS - Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Leading local charity Action Cancer and Connswater Shopping Centre are offering a unique opportunity to remember someone they love this Christmas by placing a personalised bauble on the Centre's tree.
CAFÉ PAUL RANKIN INTRODUCE NON SMOKING POLICY - Friday, November 05, 2004
Café Paul Rankin in Fountain Street has just announced that its premises are now operating a no smoking policy. Customer feed back has been the driving force behind this decision and whilst this is good news for non-smokers, the café is keen not to alienate customers by offering a smoking facility outside with seats and heaters.
BBC promotes Action Cancer appeal - Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Action Cancer has been awarded a fantastic opportunity to have its health promotion services highlighted on the popular BBC programme, Lifeline.
Action Cancer clinics for everywoman - Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer is highlighting a special programme of clinics targeted at groups who often miss out on the traditional screening route.
Action Cancer detects nearly 1 in 20 breast cancers in Northern Ireland - Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Between 3 to 5% of all breast cancers detected in Northern Ireland have been as a result of the patient having attended Action Cancer.
Mobile Unit Drives to Coleraine - Friday, October 22, 2004
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women is visiting Coleraine early next month, as part of its ongoing programme of visits around Northern Ireland. The mobile unit will be located at Coleraine Leisure Centre, Railway Road for 3 days 2-4 November.
Mobile Unit to Visit Heart Project - Friday, October 22, 2004
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women will be visiting the Heart Project, Albert Street, West Belfast on 26 October.
Paint the Town Pink with Paul Stafford Hair & Beauty! - Thursday, October 14, 2004
Paul Stafford Hair + Beauty join forces with Action Cancer for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Connswater Shopping Centre & Retail Park - Wednesday, October 13, 2004
In May 2004 a Charity of the Year partnership was struck up between Connswater Shopping Centre & Retail Park and Action Cancer. Both parties are committed to raising as much funds as possible in order to continue Action Cancer's important work.
Mobile Unit To Visit North Belfast - Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women will be visiting North Belfast for three days in October, as part of its ongoing programme of visits around Northern Ireland.
Healthy Schools Scoop Action Cancer Awards - Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Action Cancer has presented its second annual School Action Awards to fourteen health-conscious schools from across the province, in conjunction with independent retail group, Centra.
Action Cancer and Centra Win Best Corporate Partnership - Monday, September 27, 2004
Independent retail group, Musgrave SuperValu-Centra NI (MSVC NI), has scooped a prestigious UK National award, acknowledging Centra's support of the Action Cancer School Action programme.
MSVC retail brand, Centra, which has 73 independently owned convenience stores across Northern Ireland, took the Best Corporate Partnership title for its work with Action Cancer on the School Action health promotion programme for young people.
Daily Mirror and Action Cancer launch major new campaign - Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Action Cancer, one of Northern Ireland's leading cancer charities, is asking men in Northern Ireland to ‘kick cancer' as part of a major new campaign with the Daily Mirror.
PoolerWatson.com direction signs - Thursday, September 16, 2004
New direction signs - target of £5,000 for Action Cancer.
Mobile Unit Set to Visit Omagh - Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women will be visiting Omagh for five days at the end of September, as part of its ongoing programme of visits around Northern Ireland. The unit will be at the Ulsterbus Depot, Mountfield Road, Omagh from Monday September 27 until Friday October 1.
Time of your life conference - Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Breast Awareness is for Every Woman - Wednesday, September 15, 2004
‘Breast awareness' is for every woman – that is the focus of this year's Breast Awareness Campaign from leading local charity, Action Cancer.
School Action Revamped - Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Action Cancer and Centra have revealed major new developments to School Action - their health promotion programme for Northern Ireland schools, which will target teenagers.
Mobile Unit South Belfast Visits - Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women will be touring South Belfast in September.
SpaceNK hosts Action Cancer Beauty Evening - Tuesday, August 10, 2004
SpaceNK hosted a fabulous Beauty Evening at their Belfast store for leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer.
Action Cancer ‘invests' in the future - Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer, has successfully achieved the prestigious ‘Investors in People' award.
Safe Sun Rules - at Home & Away!! - Friday, June 18, 2004
Leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer, has teamed up with Falcon Holidays to launch a new, fun ‘Safe Sun Rules' campaign.
Action Cancer removes the ‘smoke screen' around the smoking debate - Thursday, June 17, 2004
Leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer, is sending out a clear, simple message on smoking in public places – it should be banned.
Encouraging – but could do better! - Thursday, June 10, 2004
That is the message from leading cancer charity, Action Cancer, commenting on findings from the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry which were released this week.
Everywoman needs a little more exercise - Thursday, June 10, 2004
Almost a third of women in Northern Ireland would avoid any kind of physical activity and 10% only take exercise once a month.
Action Cancer on hand to help with breast advice - Monday, May 17, 2004
Response to new research on women's confusion over breast advice.
Cervical screening needs to be available to ‘everywoman' - Monday, May 17, 2004
Action Cancer, wants ‘everywoman' in Northern Ireland to have every opportunity to be screened for cervical cancer.
Success again for Action Cancer groups - Monday, May 17, 2004
Action Cancer hosts Group Forum for fundraising groups throughout Northern Ireland.
Being Breast Aware Still Saves Lives - Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer is encouraging women to become more breast aware following new research from the World Health Organisation.
'No Smoking' is serious business - Tuesday, March 09, 2004
To mark No Smoking Day (Wednesday 10th March), leading local cancer charity Action Cancer is asking local businesses to get serious about banning smoking.
New Signing for Action Cancer - Wednesday, March 03, 2004
Action Cancer has signed Lawrie Sanchez as a new Patron for the charity.
Health or Beauty? - Wednesday, March 03, 2004
Action Cancer has found that when it comes to looking after themselves, women in Northern Ireland are neglecting one of the simplest and most accurate life saving tests.
School Action Success - Thursday, February 26, 2004
Action Cancer and Centra's School Action programme has brought healthy lifestyle roadshows to 13,000 pupils in almost 400 schools.
SuperValu and Centra Stores Raise £120,000 for Action Cancer - Thursday, February 26, 2004
Action Cancer has had a bumper year of fundraising thanks to SuperValu and Centra stores.
East Belfast Mobile Visit - Monday, February 23, 2004
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit will visit Wandsworth Community Centre on March 1.
Mobile Heads to Portadown - Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women will visit Drumcree Community Trust, Portadown on the 24 and 25 of February.
Action Cancer launches new campaign - 'Everywoman' - Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Women in Northern Ireland still need to know more about the positive action they can take against cancer according to leading local charity, Action Cancer.
Search is on for Healthiest Schools - Sunday, February 01, 2004
Action Cancer and Centra are calling on Northern Ireland schools to enter their 2004 School Action Awards.
Mobile Cancer Unit to Visit Ballyduff - Sunday, February 01, 2004
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit visits to Ballyduff Community House, Ballyduff, Newtownabbey on the 9 and 10 of February.
Mobile Unit on Highway to Health - Sunday, February 01, 2004
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit is paying a visit to Highway to Health, Shaftesbury Recreation Centre, Balfour Avenue, Belfast on 2 February.
Mobile Unit Heads to Bangor - Thursday, January 22, 2004
Action Cancer's mobile unit will pay a visit to St. Malachy's Primary School, Clandeboye Road, Bangor on the 28 and 29 January.
Mobile Unit to Visit Newtownhamilton - Thursday, January 22, 2004
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women will visit Lir Community House, Newtownhamilton on the 26 and 27 January.
MLA's urged to back smoking ban - Wednesday, January 14, 2004
Three of Northern Ireland's leading charities have come together to urge the province's MLA's to campaign for a ban on smoking in public places.
'Everywoman' campaign launched by Action Cancer - Wednesday, January 14, 2004
Women in Northern Ireland still need to know more about the positive action they can take against cancer according to leading local charity, Action Cancer.
Saving Lives Supporting People - Monday, December 22, 2003
MLA's asked to make New Year's resolution on cancer.
Cancer Unit Returns to Ballymote Centre - Friday, November 28, 2003
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit returns to Ballymote Centre,Downpatrick on 8 and 9 December.
Mobile Unit at Ballymena Health Fair - Wednesday, November 19, 2003
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit will attend the Multi-cultural Health Fair, Leighinmor House Hotel, Ballymena on 1 December.
HODGKIN'S DISEASE & INCREASED BREAST CANCER RISK - DHSS FACTS - Monday, November 10, 2003
DHSS advice & support for women treated for Hodgkin's disease
HODGKIN'S DISEASE & INCREASED RISK OF BREAST CANCER - ACTION CANCER'S RESPONSE - Monday, November 10, 2003
Action Cancer responds to new breast cancer risk
HODGKIN'S DISEASE & RISK OF BREAST CANCER - THE FACTS - Monday, November 10, 2003
Hodgkin's Disease and the increased risk of breast cancer - the facts
Mobile Unit Returns to B.I.F.H.E Whiterock - Saturday, November 08, 2003
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women returns to B.I.F.H.E, Whiterock Road Campus on 24 and 25 November.
A New Chief Executive for Action Cancer - Thursday, November 06, 2003
Action Cancer welcomes new Chief Executive
Mobile Unit Tours Tyrone - Friday, October 24, 2003
The Action Cancer mobile detection unit for women will be in County Tyrone for a series of visits in November.
Action Cancer & SuperValu - A Winning Partnership - Thursday, October 23, 2003
The Action Cancer & Musgrave SuperValu-Centra partnership in Northern Ireland has proved to be a truly winning combination!
Templeton Hotel Hosts Mobile - Sunday, October 19, 2003
The Templeton Hotel in Templepatrick will host our mobile detection unit on the 3 and 4 of November.
Mobile Visits SuperValu Moira - Wednesday, October 15, 2003
The mobile detection unit visits SuperValu, Moira on 29 and 30 October.
School Action Awards - Thursday, October 09, 2003
Cool FM DJ and former teacher, Sonya Mac, helps pay tribute to health-conscious schools.
Mobile Unit Drives to SuperValu Aughnacloy - Tuesday, October 07, 2003
The Action Cancer mobile detection unit will be visiting SuperValu, Aughnacloy on the 15th and 16th of October
Giant success for Action Cancer! - Tuesday, October 07, 2003
Action Cancer opens new furniture shop on Ormeau Road, Belfast
Extra Breast Screening Throughout October - Thursday, October 02, 2003
Action Cancer is offering extra screening clinics throughout October
Mobile Visits Whitehead - Friday, September 26, 2003
The Action Cancer mobile detection unit for women will be visiting Whitehead Bowling Club, Islandmagee Road, Whitehead on the 6th and 7th of October.
Mobile Unit Returns to Newry Armagh - Wednesday, September 10, 2003
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit is visiting Keady, Silverbridge and Mullaghbawn this month.
NI Women Still Don't Know Breast Cancer Facts - Tuesday, September 09, 2003
Despite the high profile of breast cancer and the 900 cases diagnosed each year, 25% of local women admit that they still don't know how to examine their breasts.
Mobile Unit Tours Belfast - Wednesday, September 03, 2003
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit tours Belfast this month, visiting Shankill Road, Taughmonagh, Sandy Row, Ligoniel and Whiterock Road.
Back to school - Sunday, August 31, 2003
Action Cancer and independent retailer, Centra are calling on teachers across Northern Ireland to take action - to ensure a healthy start to the new school year.
Beauty Business Challenged to Take Action for Breast Cancer - Friday, August 29, 2003
Leading local cancer charity Action Cancer is challenging Northern Ireland's hairdressers and beauty therapists to take action to help beat breast cancer in Northern Ireland.
Super Silver Celebrations for Life-saving Services - Monday, August 25, 2003
Action Cancer is celebrating the 25th anniversary of two of its life saving services this month.
Giant's Walk for Action Cancer - Tuesday, August 12, 2003
Action Cancer has announced an exciting new challenge for Ulster's walkers.
Blazing Saddles Lap Province 12 Times - Thursday, July 31, 2003
Inspired by the recent Centenary Tour de France, three hundred staff from independent retail group Musgrave SuperValu-Centra will cycle a distance equivalent to 12 laps of Northern Ireland - in a bid to raise £30,000 for Action Cancer.
Mobile Detection in North Belfast - Monday, July 28, 2003
Action Cancer's mobile detection unit for women will be back in North Belfast this month with a visit to Ashton Centre, 5 Churchill Street, lower Antrim Road on the 6th of August.
Are you practising safe sun? - Thursday, July 17, 2003
Action Cancer has issued a reminder to people in Northern Ireland that they should practise safe sun this summer - even if they are not travelling abroad.
Action Cancer Drives Early Detection to Randalstown - Friday, July 11, 2003
The Action Cancer mobile detection unit for women will be visiting SuperValu, Main Street, Randalstown on the 30th and 31st of July.
SuperValu Scoops Major Accolade at National Business Awards - Friday, July 11, 2003
Leading independent retailer, SuperValu, has received a major national accolade from Business in the Community, for its support of Action Cancer.
Action Cancer Drives Early Detection North - Friday, July 04, 2003
The Action Cancer mobile detection unit for women will be visiting Portstewart, Coleraine and Ballycastle this month (July) as part of its ongoing programme of visits around Northern Ireland.
Action Cancer & Centra announce winning schools - Wednesday, July 02, 2003
Action Cancer and independent retailer, Centra have announced the top schools in their first ever School Action awards scheme. Schools from across Northern Ireland have been commended for their outstanding support of the charity's School Action programme.
Action Cancer Mobile Unit Drives Early Detection to Portaferry - Tuesday, June 24, 2003
The Action Cancer mobile detection unit for women will be visiting St. Patrick's Community Centre, Portaferry from 7th-10th July.
Extreme Air Jam - Tuesday, June 24, 2003
Freestyle Motocross hits the Odyssey for the very first time on August 23rd 2003 – and Action Cancer will be well and truly on board as the event's official charity partner.
Action Cancer Mobile Unit Drives Back to North Belfast - Saturday, June 21, 2003
The Action Cancer mobile detection unit for women is back in North Belfast on 23rd and 24th June, when it will visit North Belfast Womens' Initiative & Support Project, Wheatfield Primary School, Alliance Road.
Action Cancer seeks to appoint a Chief Executive - Friday, June 13, 2003
Please go to the job vacancies section for further information
Action Cancer Drives Mobile to Co. Down - Wednesday, June 11, 2003
The Action Cancer mobile detection unit for women will be visiting Castlewellan, Killyleagh and Ballynahinch this June as part of its ongoing programme of visits around Northern Ireland.
A ‘Pee' Please Action Man - Friday, May 30, 2003
Action Cancer launches new research at the start of its Action Man 2003 campaign.
ACTION CANCER UNIT DRIVES EARLY DETECTION TO BURREN - Thursday, May 29, 2003
The Action Cancer mobile detection unit for women will be visiting St. Mary's Youth Club, Corogs Road, Burren on the 12th June, between 9:30am and 4pm as part of its ongoing programme of visits around Northern Ireland. The unit was invited to the town by the Burren Community Forum.
NEW FREEDOM FOR TRAVELLERS WITH CANCER - Thursday, May 29, 2003
A travel insurance product has been launched in Belfast, it will benefit individuals and families by offering travel insurance to people living with a cancer diagnosis or another critical illness.
Mobile Unit to Visit Warrenpoint - Saturday, May 24, 2003
The Action Cancer mobile detection unit for women will be visiting The Square, Warrenpoint on the 9th and 10th June.
Schools Awards Announced - Tuesday, May 20, 2003
Action Cancer and leading independent retailer, Centra have launched a new awards scheme for Northern Ireland schools.
Calling All Men... - Sunday, May 18, 2003
Action Cancer is issuing a reminder to men that it holds men's health clinics on a fortnightly basis at its premises in Marlborough Park, Belfast.
Mobile Unit Visits St. Gemma's School - Sunday, May 04, 2003
The Action Cancer mobile detection unit for women will be visiting St. Gemma's High School, Ardilea Street, Oldpark Road, Belfast on Monday 19th of May, between 9:30am and 4pm.
Action Cancer Sponsors Get Big Tick - Thursday, May 01, 2003
Independent retail group, Musgrave SuperValu-Centra and technology company, Sx3 Ireland, both based in North Belfast, have been given a Big Tick by Business in the Community.
Another Major Accolade for Sx3 and Action Cancer - Monday, April 28, 2003
Newtownabbey-based technology company, Sx3 Ireland has won another major accolade for its support of Action Cancer's hard-hitting campaign which tackles male cancers.
New Breast Cancer Screening Research - Friday, April 25, 2003
Action Cancer today welcomed new research published in The Lancet confirming the effectiveness of mammograms in detecting breast cancer early and helping to save lives.
Mobile Unit Visits South Belfast Women's Group - Friday, April 18, 2003
The Action Cancer mobile detection unit for women will be visiting Taughmonagh Women's Group, Finaghy on 7th May, between 9:30am and 4pm as part of its programme of visits around Northern Ireland.
Smear Test Still The Best - Monday, April 14, 2003
Action Cancer has welcomed new research that confirms the value of the traditional smear test.
Back to School on World Health Day - Tuesday, April 08, 2003
Action Cancer and Centra Go Back to the Classroom to celebrate World Health Day
Action Cancer Groups Celebrate 30 Years of Fundraising - Friday, April 04, 2003
Action Cancer recently brought together fundraising groups from across Northern Ireland for a special 30th Anniversary Group Forum.
Mickey's Ma Kicks the Habit - Tuesday, March 11, 2003
With encouragement from leading cancer charity, Action Cancer, Mickey's Ma kicks the habit
Grants for Research Available - Tuesday, March 04, 2003
Action Cancer will award two types of grant for cancer-related research
Win an Orange Pay As You Go Mobile! - Friday, February 07, 2003
Fill in the Action Man 2003 survey and win a mobile phone
Action Cancer and the Northern Bank - banking on a new future - Tuesday, February 04, 2003
Action Cancer and Northern Bank have announced a new partnership for 2003.
Donate unwanted gifts - Friday, December 20, 2002
Put your unwanted Christmas gifts to good use by donating them to Action Cancer
New Chief Executive for Action Cancer - Wednesday, November 27, 2002
Action Cancer is delighted to welcome its new Chief Executive, Louise Warde Hunter
Machu Picchu Trail with Action Cancer - Wednesday, November 27, 2002
Action Cancer launches its third overseas trek to Peru. The adventure will take place in October 2003
Corporate Christmas Cards Now Available! - Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Corporate Christmas Cards are now available from Action Cancer.
Action Cancer calls for Arctic Circle Explorers - Tuesday, October 08, 2002
Action Cancer is looking for a dozen people for the ultimate challenge of a lifetime... a Dog Sledding Expedition in the Arctic Circle
Breast Cancer is a Family Affair - Tuesday, October 01, 2002
Breast Cancer isn''t just a woman''s disease according to Action Cancer
Hair Raising Opportunity - Tuesday, October 01, 2002
Northern Ireland''s leading hair salons support Action Cancer''s BCAM
New Pink Ribbon Unwrapped - Tuesday, October 01, 2002
Lynda Bryans unwraps Action Cancer''s new pink ribbon for BCAM 2002
Marathon appeal from Action Cancer - Monday, August 12, 2002
Action Cancer is sending out an appeal to runners taking part in the Great North Run and the New York City marathons to fundraise for them.
Complementary Therapy Co-ordinator Appointed - Friday, August 02, 2002
Complementary Therapies for cancer patients in hospital will be developed thanks to Action Cancer's sponsorship of a complementary therapy post in the Belfast City Hospital Trust.
Local Researchers backed by Action Cancer - Friday, July 19, 2002
Local charity, Action Cancer, is backing cancer researchers working on improving our understanding of prostate and oral cancers, information that is hoped will pave the way for more effective treatments in the future.
Action Cancer backs new cancer centre funding - Tuesday, July 02, 2002
Action Cancer Director of Services, Liz Atkinson, has welcomed the announcement of funding for the new Regional Cancer centre by the Northern Ireland Assembly
Clear out for Action Cancer - Tuesday, July 02, 2002
Action Cancer is asking householders to check their garages and loft for spare furniture, which the local charity can sell in its new store in Bangor.
Get Walking for Action Cancer - Friday, June 21, 2002
If you go down to the woods today besides a big surprise you could help Action Cancer raise money to fight for freedom from cancer in Northern Ireland.
Action Cancer Annual General Meeting - Wednesday, June 19, 2002
Local charity Action Cancer is holding its Annual General Meeting at Malone House, Barnetts Demesne, Belfast next Monday, June 24 at 8.00pm.
FALCON TAKES SAFE SUN MESSAGE ON BOARD - Monday, June 10, 2002
AS hundreds of thousands of Northern Ireland holidaymakers prepare to fly off to the sun this summer, local charity Action Cancer has teamed up with leading tour operator Falcon Holidays to ask sun-seekers a vital question: ‘Are You Practising Safe Sun?'
Football Fever to Help Target Male Cancers - Thursday, June 06, 2002
As Northern Ireland prepares to be ‘gripped' by World Cup fever, local charity Action Cancer is urging men throughout the province to ‘get a grip' of themselves and avoid scoring ‘an own goal' if they are concerned about their health.
New Director of Clinical Services at Action Cancer - Thursday, June 06, 2002
Liz Atkinson, former deputy Chief Executive/ Nursing Director at the Northern Ireland Hospice, has joined local charity Action Cancer as its new Director of Clinical Services.
Health Committee at Action Cancer House - Monday, April 22, 2002
Members from the Northern Ireland Assembly Health Committee have told local charity, Action Cancer said they are make cancer care their number 1 priority and are pressing the Executive to release £40million in funding to get the regional cancer centre off the ground.
Toilet humour carries important message - Friday, April 05, 2002
Toilet humour will be very much to the fore this month as it is Bowel Cancer Awareness month. Heading the queue is local charity Action Cancer which has joined forces with the Bowel Cancer Forum to raise awareness of the disease and encourage increased screening to prevent it.
Open day at Action Cancer - Friday, April 05, 2002
Action Cancer will be celebrating Spring with an Open Day at Action Cancer House in Marlborough Park, Belfast on Saturday, April 13th.
Action Cancer will be celebrating Spring with an Open Day at Action Cancer House in Marlborough Park, Belfast on Saturday, April 13th.
Hats off to Action Cancer - Monday, March 25, 2002
Action Cancer is celebrating Spring with a Mad Hatter's Tea party next month. Over the next three weeks they are encouraging women to bring or buy a hat from Action Cancer shops around the North and to participate in the event on the day.
Shop Electric funds Action Cancer - Monday, March 25, 2002
ShopElectric and ElectricWorld have raised almost £26,000 for local charity, Action Cancer, after adopting it as their ‘charity of the year' – and there is more to come.
Putting the boot in for Action Cancer - Tuesday, February 19, 2002
Booted and ready for Action more than 70 trekkers set off from Belfast City Airport on a trip to Morocco as part of a fundraiser for local charity Action Cancer.
Prince Charles opens the new Action Cancer House - Wednesday, February 13, 2002
His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, officially opened the new Action Cancer House, in Marlborough Park, Belfast and paid tribute to the work done by charities.
Action Cancer Airs Men's Health Worries - Tuesday, January 29, 2002
Action Cancer has warned that men's anxieties about a potential cancer threat are being heightened because of ongoing delays in getting hospital appointments
Botanic Inns sign up for Fundraising Challenge - Tuesday, January 29, 2002
Hospitality and entertainments company, Botanic Inns Ltd., has agreed to help local charity, Action Cancer, raise £60,000 over the next year.
Edwina Currie Jones supports Action Cancer - Tuesday, December 11, 2001
Author and former Tory MP, Edwina Currie Jones backs Action Cancer and its work.
Celebrating Success - One Year On - Tuesday, December 11, 2001
Action Cancer and Viacom Outdoor celebrate a year old partnership that allowed the local charity £150,000 of free advertising
Breast Cancer Awareness for Life - Wednesday, November 07, 2001
Breast Cancer Awareness is a message for life not just the month of October
Cancer Genetics Service A Success - Wednesday, November 07, 2001
Nearly 1,000 patients have been referred for advice on cancer genetics since Action Cancer started funding clincis at regional hosptials in Northern Ireland
Action Cancer Launches Second Cancer Patient Conference - Tuesday, October 23, 2001
Following the success of last year's Living with Cancer conference for patients and health professionals, Action Cancer and Belfast City Hospital have announced that they are to hold a 2nd Living with Cancer conference.
IT'S HAIR RAISING!! - Friday, October 05, 2001
Ulster's top stylists take up a cutting edge challenge to raise £6,000 in one day for Action Cancer's Breast Cancer Awareness Month Campaign, supported by Nambarrie
LUNNS II FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS - Friday, October 05, 2001
Action Cancer Patron, Lynda Bryans launches jewellery auction by Lunn's 11 to promote Breast Cancer Awareness
Sipping towards £1m for Breast Cancer - Monday, September 24, 2001
Action Cancer and Nambarrie Tea Company aim to raise £1m in Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Good News is in the Pink - Tuesday, September 18, 2001
Lynda Bryans Fronts Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
NEWS - Wednesday, August 22, 2001
Action Cancer Women's Services Suspended
NEWS - Wednesday, August 08, 2001
Action Cancer Appeals to NI Assembly - Thursday, July 26, 2001
Action Cancer appeals to Assembly for focus on male cancers
Action Man Washroom Ads - Thursday, July 26, 2001
Release detailing Action Man washroom ads.
Action Man Campaign 2001 Hits the Mark - Thursday, July 26, 2001
A summary of the results of the 2001 Action Man Campaign. Number of calls to Action Cancer helpline etc.
Radon Gas Leaflet - Thursday, July 26, 2001
New leaflet released detailing areas affected by Radon Gas and measures householders can take to combat its effects
Hugh's Wee Walk 2001 - Thursday, July 26, 2001
Hugh Bells Wee Walk for Action Cancer has raised £152,000 to date. The 2001 walk took place on Friday 27th July. Thousands of people take part in the sponsored walk between Donaghadee and Groomsport.
Action Man Trainers to Work Event - Thursday, June 07, 2001
Press release detailing how Action Man supporters can raise funds by wearing trainers to work or school.
Action Man Campaign Launched 1st June 2001 - Thursday, May 31, 2001
Press release with details of the launch of Action Man, an Action Cancer campaign to fight male cancer, suported by SX3.
Photo Exhibition - Monday, May 21, 2001
Smiling Through Exhibition - an exhibition of photgraphs taken by the late Dr Stephen Mills and donated by his wife in aid of Action Cancer.
New Doctor - Monday, May 21, 2001
Dr Janet Newell appointed at Action Cancer
Mobile Landmark - Monday, May 21, 2001
60,000 patients visit Action Cancer's mobile Detection Unit
Helping Corporate Hands - Monday, May 21, 2001
A Belfast Telegraph article highlighting Action Cancer's main corporate partners and the work they have done for the charity
Northern Ireland's first women-focused on-line breast cancer information centre goes live from Action Cancer.
Action Cancer is calling for all wannabe Rambo's, Tarzan's or even the Bambi's among you to join up for a weekend experience you will never forget.
Local charity, Action Cancer has produced a true product of Northern Ireland in its Corporate Christmas Card collection this year.
One of Northern Ireland's leading cancer charities, Action Cancer, gave credit to local restaurateur Michael Deane and his partner Kate Smith. . . . . literally!
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Sammy Wilson, went online to campaign for Action Cancer.
Action Cancer and Nambarrie launch a new cancer centre for Northern Ireland.
Action Cancer has appealed to the public to give good quality clothing and other items to its shops throughout the province.
Local charity Action Cancer is set to benefit from a new Affinity MasterCard launched by Bank of Ireland and Action Cancer.
Action Cancer has set up a new support group for carers and relatives of people with cancer.
Staff at Nambarrie Tea Company in Belfast were truly in the pink today to mark the third year of their ongoing support for Action Cancer's Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign.
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