Kildare survivor runs for cancer services
Katie Browne (pink shorts) recently ran a half-marathon for the Irish Cancer Society
A KILDARE breast cancer survivor Katie Brown is supporting the Irish Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign and encouraging the public to host a Big Pink Breakfast to help fund vital breast cancer support services and life-changing breast cancer research projects.
Katie Brown, who was diagnosed aged just 39, has a family history of breast cancer and was diagnosed with the disease in May 2023.
Katie, originally from Kerry now living in Newbridge, had a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation therapy and is now “on the other side” of her cancer treatment, and recently ran a half-marathon, raising over €4,500 for the Irish Cancer Society.
“I would encourage everyone to please get behind the Big Pink Breakfast campaign, a huge amount of the funding for the Irish Cancer Society’s breast cancer support services and breast cancer research projects comes from donations made by the public,” said Katie.
Carol Spillane, Cancer Nurse with the Irish Cancer Society, said: “Self-examination is so important for women of all ages, even those who are eligible for screening, as this only takes place every two years. Pick a day and try to do it as consistently as you can on a monthly basis. It’s really important that we are breast aware and know what is normal for us".
