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Galway Advertiser

March 11 2004

New support service for people with cancer
BY MARY O'CONNOR A nurse with a background in cancer care has set up a support service for people living with the condition. Bettie Delaney who lives in Taylor's Hill says she was prompted to do this by the growing number of people who are affected by cancer, a disease which strikes one in three. Her clinic in St Mary's Avenue caters for both sufferers and their families and friends. "Having worked as a tumour registration nurse with the National Cancer Registry for the past 10 years I am very conscious of the large number of people who are affected by cancer. In 2002 the number of new cancer cases nationally was 21,300 and the number of deaths was 7,826. I feel so strongly about these figures that I have given up my job in order to focus on providing a professional support service." She says her service will give people an opportunity to talk about the physical and emotional changes that can accompany cancer. She also offers bereavement support for those who has suffered a loss. Ms Delaney, who has also opened a new Reiki clinic, believes "journeying with cancer sufferers in a safe and caring way" can offer huge benefits as they cope with their diagnosis.

Health conference for Galway
BY MARY O'CONNOR Parents and young people aged 12 to 16 years are invited to attend a conference on positive emotional and mental health which takes place at the Ardilaun House Hotel, Taylor's Hill on Saturday March 27 from 9.30am to 4.30pm. The event which is free, aims to give them an opportunity to explore their needs, hopes and fears and raise awareness of their physical and mental health. Gareth O Callaghan of RTE and 2FM fame will be the keynote speaker at the conference which is being organised by the Western Health Board, the social, personal and health education support service (post primary), NUI Galway, Mental Health Ireland and Mayo Education Centre. Lunch will be provided on the day. For information and booking contact: Rosemary Murphy at (091) 548437 or email rosemary.murphy@whb.ie

THE march on Croker -- Cariosa McHugh leads the way for her schoolmates in Caltra as the parish gets ready to descend on Croke Park for next Wednesday's All-Ireland club final versus An Ghaeltacht. Photo: Aengus McMahon

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Galway Men's Support Group to hold seminar
Galway Men's Support Group is holding a seimar this weekend which will be facilitated by Michael Hardiman, a west of Ireland psychologist. Author of Ordinary Heros E- A Future For Men, Healing Life's Hurts, and Addiction: The Commonsense Approach, Hardiman will speak at the seminar which runs from 10am to 4.30pm on Saturday and Sunday at Suaimhneas in Renmore. For more information OR to book a place contact at (091) 557178

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