The Marie Keating Foundation is making an urgent call to Government to reduce the age of bowel cancer screening from 59 to 50, as startling figures show that one in five people diagnosed with the disease in Ireland is to someone under 60. We are deeply concerned about the current situation in our country. Please […]
Cervical and Breast Cancer Initiative for Ukrainians Launched by Galway City Partnership and Marie Keating Foundation
Galway City Partnership and the Marie Keating Foundation have joined forces to ensure that vital preventative health information is available to the Ukrainian community here. This week sees the launch of newly translated leaflets on cervical and breast cancer in Ukrainian, guaranteeing that educational health information is accessible to all members of the community. Early […]
New cancer drug available is a monumental step forward – but more needs to be done.
The approval of Abemaciclib by the HSE marks a monumental step forward in cancer treatment for Ireland. The drug, manufactured by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, will be given to people with high-risk oestrogen-driven breast cancer and could reduce the chance of their cancer returning by 30%. It will be available in Ireland from June […]
Marie Keating Foundation welcomes ban of the sale of tobacco products for those aged under 21
The Marie Keating Foundation wholeheartedly welcomes the news that Cabinet has agreed to ban the sale of tobacco products for those aged under 21 and said the landmark move will protect future generations from the harms of smoking. The Foundation forms part of the Tobacco 21 Alliance which has been lobbying the Government to increase […]
Urgent Call to Address Underfunding of National Cancer Strategy
The stark warning issued by leading cancer specialists to Taoiseach Simon Harris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly last week about the lack of funding for the National Cancer Strategy underscores the urgent need for immediate action. Liz Yeates CEO of the Marie Keating Foundation said: “It is shameful that the National Cancer […]
JOB ALERT – Nursing Services Coordinator – Community, Schools and Corporate Wellness
Job Purpose The Marie Keating Foundation’s mission is to make cancer less frightening by enlightening and our aim is to live in a world free from the fear of cancer. Today, the Foundation is one of the leading voices in Ireland for cancer prevention, awareness, and support. We are committed to being there for people […]
JOB ALERT – Individual Giving Officer
Individual Giving Officer – Job Description Job Purpose The Marie Keating Foundation’s mission is to make cancer less frightening by enlightening and our aim is to live in a world free from the fear of cancer. Today, the Foundation is one of the leading voices in Ireland for cancer prevention, awareness, and support. We are […]
Marie Keating Foundation partners with Nicorette to Champion Cancer Survivorship
The national cancer charity is also highlighting the benefits of quitting smoking as latest Healthy Ireland survey shows stagnation in national smoking rates According to the National Cancer Registry, there are more than 200,000 cancer survivors living in Ireland. Smoking rates in Ireland have remained at 18% for 3 years. Tobacco smoking remains the single […]
It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Claire Kavanagh from our Positive Living Community
It is with great sadness today that we share news of the loss of one of our wonderful Positive Living Community members, the beautiful Claire Kavanagh. Claire will be sorely missed by the group and all at the Marie Keating Foundation who were lucky enough to meet and spend time with her. Our deepest condolences […]
The Marie Keating Foundation are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Bodley
We are so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Bodley. Mary was a dear friend, supporter, member of our Positive Living Group, and breast cancer ambassador for the Marie Keating Foundation for many years, and most notably as one of our “Breast Cancer Isn’t Just Pink” ambassadors in 2021. Mary shared with […]
