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MEMBER PROFILE
IRISH CANCER SOCIETY
History of program |
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When did the program start? |
1987 |
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Types of services offered |
Information, counselling, support, community services. |
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Service delivery |
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Total number of inquiries in 2006 |
10,000 |
Telephone |
9,000 |
Email/mail |
650 |
Instant messaging |
200 |
Face to face |
250 |
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Languages offered |
English |
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Who uses your service (%) |
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Patient |
35% |
Family/Friends |
30% |
Public |
25% |
Healthcare professional |
10% |
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Demographics |
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Female |
80% |
Male |
20% |
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Types of cancer most requested |
Prostate, colorectal, skin, lung, lymphomas |
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Subject most often requested |
Treatment, prognosis, emotional support, risk factors/prevention, referrals |