From Stage 4 Diagnosis To Triumph: Mairead Carney's Battle Against Cancer

Friday, 22 March 2024 12:48

By Emma O'Connor

Clane woman and kidney cancer survivor, Mairead Carney shared her story on Kildare Today.

The Irish Cancer Society is appealing for help to raise 6 million euro on Daffodil Day.

Figures show the charity's drivers covered 2.3 million kilometres last year bringing over 2000 cancer patients to hospital appointments - an increase of 30 per cent.

They also reveal its support line and Daffodil Centres have seen a 31 per cent increase in demand in the last year.

Clane woman and kidney cancer survivor, Mairead Carney shared her story on Kildare Today.

Mairead was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and was given an 8% chance of living for 5 years or more, but thankfully has beaten those odds.

She went on to share her experience with the Daffodil Centre in Tallaght.

“We sat together and chatted, and they really gave me terrific support. A cancer diagnosis is so frightening, and it can be difficult to see a future. The support services are so vital, they make you feel warm and safe," she said.

The Irish Cancer society continue to have a range of support for both their patients and families, with counselling services, night nursing care and driving services for people in their treatment process.

Mairead has encouraged people to get out today and show their support for those affected by cancer in their local communities.

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