Today sees the launch of a five year strategy entitled 'Towards a Future Without Cancer', which sets out 4 goals for the group.

Kathleen O'Meara is Head of Advocacy and Communications with Irish Cancer Society.

She says the economic outlook is adding to the healthcare challenges:

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