Ulster Bank Backs Friends Of The Cancer Centre Campaign

Each self-check tool has a step-by-step guide on how to carry out a check at home, as well as what signs to look out for. Every year in Northern Ireland over 12,000 people are diagnosed with cancer, with breast cancer being the most common cancer amongst women and testicular cancer one of the most common amongst young men. By getting in the habit of checking regularly, people can get familiar with what is normal for them and spot any changes as early as possible.

Terry Robb, head of personal banking at Ulster Bank, said:

“So many of our colleagues have been impacted in some way by cancer either directly or through friends or family who have had a diagnosis. It is incredibly important to be aware of the signs and to check for them. As a purpose led bank with the goal of helping families thrive, that’s a message we really want to support Friends of the Cancer Centre to deliver.”

For 35 years, Friends of the Cancer Centre has been dedicated to making a real and meaningful difference to cancer patients and their families across Northern Ireland. The charity is here to enhance the quality of patient care and support through its life-changing and life-saving work. In addition to its health awareness work, Friends of the Cancer Centre’s extensive support also includes funding additional nurses, investing in local research and providing practical support, such as financial grants, which help families through a difficult time. The charity relies entirely on the generosity of the local community and all money donated stays in Northern Ireland, directly benefitting patients and their families.

Colleen Shaw, chief executive of Friends of the Cancer Centre, said:

“We are delighted to work alongside Ulster Bank to help provide our Breast Bud Self-Check Hanger and Talking Balls Self-Check cards to staff.

“As part of our health awareness work, the charity is determined to share as many of these vital tools as possible and encourage people across Northern Ireland to get into the habit of checking themselves regularly. Cancer treatment has come a long way and more people are surviving cancer, but early detection is vital and encouraging all of us to be more cancer aware is the first step in this. Carrying out a check takes five minutes, but those five minutes could save your life.”

To find out more about Friends of the Cancer Centre’s health awareness campaigns please visit www.friendsofthecancercentre.com

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