To speak to a specialist cancer nurse,
freefone the National Cancer Helpline
1800 200 700
Mon—Thurs 9am—7pm Fri 9am—5pm
Nursing
The Irish Cancer Society offers free nursing services in the home. This service continues to be a pillar of the support we offer cancer survivors and their families. Find out more about our nursing service and how you can book it.
Home night nursing
Our night nursing service provides end of life care for cancer patients and their families in their own home. Find out more about this service and how to book.
About palliative care
Learn more about the community of doctors and nurses who look after people at the end of their life. We provide grants to help make this service possible.
Hospital-based nursing
We support hospital-based nursing programmes called Oncology Liaison Nursing. These nurses can provide emotional and practical support during your cancer journey. Find out more about these programmes.
Call our National Cancer Helpline
Freephone 1800 200 700 to talk to a specialist cancer nurse
It's open Monday-Thursday from 9am to 7pm and Friday from 9am to 5pm
A night nurse's story
Night nursing care for the very ill patient nearing end of life at home is an invaluable service. So many families are reassured by the knowledge that their loved one is well cared for and comfortable.
Laura Halwax, Irish Cancer Society Night Nurse
Night nursing makes a difference
"The support the Irish Cancer Society showed my Mam and our family in the final weeks of her illness was so appreciated. It allowed us to have one last wonderful Christmas with Mam at home. She was so happy in her last couple of weeks, in her own home, that it was almost hard to believe her illness was so serious. A very tough illness incredibly had a beautiful ending. Our family often talk of your nurses and how special they really are."
