The Marie Keating Foundation is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital, registered in Dublin, Ireland with a registered company number 342695.
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Patient Information
Survival rates for most cancers are improving. This is the single most important fact that people should be aware of. So, for a disease like breast cancer the five year survival rate in Ireland stands at 80% and has been rising steadily.
Early diagnosis improves survival rates even further. If a cancer is caught early your chances of making a full recovery are much higher. So it is essential that people have regular health checks and make themselves aware of the warning signs. For example, an early diagnosis of breast cancer will improve your chances of survival to 90%.
Plenty of exercise, a balanced diet, non-smoking and sensible drinking habits all help to reduce your chances of developing cancer. These are precautions everyone can and should take.
Learning is the key. We have included downloadable versions of our information leaflets on this page so that you can learn more about the disease. By learning how to spot whether you are in an "at risk" group, learning the simple precautions you should be taking and learning what warning signs to look out for you can improve your chances of never developing the disease, ensure you spot it early if you do and maximise the likelihood of a full recovery.
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Breast Cancer Information
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Be Breast Aware
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Understanding Breast Changes
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