Breast Cancer Self-Exam: Kilkenny Campaigner’s Plea

What: The Marie Keating Foundation, wiht Exact Sciences, launched‌ the ‘Do it for the ⁢One you Love’ campaign ⁣to encourage regular ⁢breast self-checks for early cancer detection.
Where: Launched at Government Buildings, Ireland.⁢ Focus is on women in Ireland, particularly highlighting issues with the BreastCheck screening program.
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When: Campaign launched recently (article doesn’t specify exact date, but Ciara Foskin was ‌diagnosed in⁤ February 2024).
Why it ⁤Matters: Breast cancer early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes. breastcheck, ⁤the ⁤national screening service, has missed screening targets for two consecutive years, leaving thousands of women waiting.What’s Next: The campaign aims⁣ to empower women to proactively‌ monitor ⁢their breast health and seek medical attention for ⁣any changes.

Ciara Foskin,a patient advocate from Kilkenny,is supporting the ⁣campaign and sharing her personal experience with‍ Stage 2B Triple Negative⁣ Breast Cancer,diagnosed in ‌February 2024.

The Marie Keating Foundation provides a guide to effective breast self-examination.

Metric	Data
BreastCheck Screening Shortfall (Last 2 Years)	76,334⁢ screenings
BreastCheck Screening Age Range	50-69‍ years
Ciara foskin’s Diagnosis Date	February 2024
Ciara Foskin’s Cancer ‍Stage	Stage 2B Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Self-Exam: Kilkenny Campaigner’s Plea

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