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ATU Nursing students host Cancer Awareness Day (27 March 10am – 1pm)
ATU Nursing students host Cancer Awareness Day (27 March 10am – 1pm), with a focus on sharing information on symptoms of six different cancers.
General Nursing students in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Mayo are hosting a public information Cancer Awareness event on Thursday 27 March (10am to 1pm) on campus (Castlebar) as part of their degree studies module “Oncology, End of Life and Palliative Care”. The event is being hosted by staff in the Dept of Nursing, Health Science and Integrated Care in partnership with the Irish Cancer Society.
The third-year students learn the key characteristics of the main groups of cancers including methods of screening, detection, diagnosis and staging of cancer diseases. Their event is an opportunity to share this information and knowledge with the public.
Aoife Petrie, lecturer, Department of Nursing, Health Science and Integrated Care, says: “The students will have stands about six different types of cancer and what to look out for.
Early detection and intervention significantly improves survival rates. By raising awareness and providing valuable information, we hope to empower individuals to take proactive steps in their health journey.”
For information about the ATU BA in General Nursing, please see: https://www.atu.ie/courses/bachelor-of-science-honours-general-nursing-mayohttps://www.atu.ie/courses/bachelor-of-science-honours-mental-health-nursing-mayo
Picture caption [BBRI staff photo]: Pictured on a recent visit to the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (26 Feb) are the third year general nursing students with their lecturer Aoife Petrie (centre left, grey jacket), Martina Keane, module leader (centre left, white cardigan), Dr Roisin Dwyer, Associate Professor in Translational Science, NBCRI, and NBCRI staff.
