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MEMBER PROFILE

IRISH CANCER SOCIETY

 History of program

 

When did the program start?

1987

 

 

Types of services offered

Information, counselling, support, community services.

 

 

Service delivery

 

Total number of inquiries in 2006

10,000

Telephone

9,000

Email/mail

650

Instant messaging

200

Face to face

250

 

 

Languages offered

English

 

 

Who uses your service (%)

 

Patient

35%

Family/Friends

30%

Public

25%

Healthcare professional

10%

 

 

 Demographics

 

Female

80%

Male

20%

               

 

Types of cancer most requested

Prostate, colorectal, skin, lung, lymphomas

 

 

Subject most often requested

Treatment, prognosis, emotional support, risk factors/prevention, referrals