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Cancer Plus -
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Description
Parents usually feel devastated when they are told that their child has cancer. Many mixed emotions, including fear; guilt, anger and frustration can be overwhelming. This is why Cancer Plus was set up. Cancer Plus is a support group for the parents of a child who has been diagnosed with cancer. All members of Cancer Plus have had children diagnosed with cancer. Who better to provide support, guidance and reassurance to other parents about what to expect!

Services
  • Help parents come to terms with their children’s diagnosis of cancer.
  • Discuss the feelings and anxieties that may be experienced by parents who are told that their child will have surgery or receive chemotherapy / radiotherapy for their cancer

Contact
Address: Cancer Plus,
  c/o Irish Cancer Society,
43/45 Northumberland,
Dublin 4.
Freephone: 1 800 200 700
Email: support@irishcancer.ie
Web: www.cancer.ie/support/plus.php
 
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