Early detection saves lives: Be UV aware, protect your skin and check for changes
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Northern Ireland, so this Sun Awareness Week [11-17 May], the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging everyone to protect their skin from UV damage.
Ovarian cancer awareness helps save lives
This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month [March], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
HPV Awareness Day – get vaccinated and attend for cervical screening when invited
Ahead of International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day (Wednesday 4 March), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of both vaccination and cervical screening to help drive down rates of HPV-related cancers.
Be more aware of your body this World Cancer Day
This World Cancer Day (Wednesday 4 February) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to be more aware of their bodies and to contact their GP if something doesn’t feel right. Cancer is a common condition. It is estimated that a
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Your lungs are for life… protect them
This Lung Cancer Awareness Month (November) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer and to know how to reduce your risk
Know your breasts, and attend for screening when invited – it could save your life
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and encouraging everyone to be breast aware throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month which runs throughout October
Campaign to increase cancer awareness through pharmacies rolled out
A new campaign has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and help with early diagnosis
This information booklet will help you recognise the signs and symptoms of cancer, and make lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of cancer.
Cervical cancer screening
Cervical cancer screening helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause changes to the cells of cervix.