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Our Talks
ARC hosts a series of free talks throughout the year as part of our services to support persons affected by cancer, their families and loved ones. Regular topics address issues such as those outlined below (amongst others). To see what’s coming up this month click here or Email: info@arccancersupport.ie

Upcoming events

ARC works in collaboration with Health Care Professionals to provide educational and informational talks on various topics relating to a cancer diagnosis and cancer care.
These talks can be supportive for people from early diagnosis through treatment and beyond. Family members and loved ones are welcome to attend the information events. Please follow this link for upcoming talks, events and programmes.

Special Talks and Events

Nutrition & Cancer
Evidence-based advice on eating well during and after cancer treatment for optimal health.
Cancer Fatigue
Tips and techniques for dealing with cancer related fatigue.
Pain Management
Pain often develops as the side effect of cancer or in response to treatments. This talk will look at how to control and manage pain.
Physical Activity
This talk will offer you information on the benefits of movement and exercise before, during and after cancer treatment.


Bereavement
Provides participants with the opportunity to explore and discuss the different stages of grief, their own relationship with bereavement, and to find support for themselves and others on this very personal journey.
Palliative Care
Explaining what palliative care is and how it improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness.


Positive Appearance
Practical information to manage the visible signs of cancer, hair loss, breast surgery, skin and body changes and less visible signs such as fatigue, well-being and self-image.
Talking to Children & Adolescents about Cancer
This talk is suitable for any person who is impacted by cancer and has young people in their lives.
All our services are FREE
What we offer
ARC Cancer Support Centres offers a range of complementary therapies free of charge in group classes and workshops.
Counselling
Open Men's Support Group
Manual Lymph Drainage
Open Women's support Group
Cancer Thrive & Survive
Stress Management
Time to Adjust
ARC Choir
Mindfulness
Our Stories
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Helen Cody
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Pat Hickey
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Pamela McLoughlin
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Michael Nowlan
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