Cancer Awareness

• Every year in Ireland, there are approx. 42,000 cancer diagnoses.

• The Five most common cancers in Ireland are Skin, Breast, Prostate, lung, and Colorectal.

• Cancer is now the leading cause of death in Ireland - Around 1 in 4 (30%) of deaths in Ireland are caused by cancer annually.

• 4 out of 10 cancers can be prevented by changes in our lifestyle. During the talk you will learn important information around cancer awareness, including:

• Prevalence of cancer In Ireland – See what Cancer looks like in Ireland today

• Cancer Prevention – discover what effects your risk of cancer

• Early Detection – learn how to spot cancer early and what to do

• National cancer screening programmes– learn about Breast check, Cervical check and bowel screening and the importance of taking part

• The supports and services of Irish Cancer Society

The recording will be available for all Optum employees to watch from today and will remain available for 30 days.

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