Isle of Man
Anti Cancer Association

1959 - 2023

Generating funds for cancer research

Raising awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer

Supporting those affected by cancer

News

Awareness Ambulance Roadshow September 2022

The Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association is using one of the Isle of Man Ambulances Services Ambulances to bring cancer awareness information to the local communities across the Island. The Information Ambulance will be equipped with a range of information materials, with health professionals on… READ MORE

IOM Anti-Cancer iPad presentation to Endoscopy Suite at Noble’s Hospital

On 9th August, Sandy Denning who is the Executive Officer for the Association presented an iPad to Mary Walmsley & Vicky Rooney at the Endoscopy Unit at Noble’s Hospital. They were absolutely delighted with the iPad and said that this will definitely help to enhance… READ MORE

IOM ACA Volunteer Fundraisers are amazing!

Our amazing Volunteers at our various Branches have continued to be very busy with events in the last three months (April to June 2022) and collectively, have raised a fantastic £4,476.46! We are so grateful for all the hard work and enthusiasm that goes into… READ MORE

IOM Anti Cancer Association EGM & AGM

Prior to the AGM, an EGM was held and the new constitution for the Association was unanimously approved. Our Chairman, Malcolm Clague then presented our plans for 2022 – a total spend of £219,720.00! As there were no questions regarding the disbursements of funds, they… READ MORE

Thank You IOM ACA Fundraisers!

Volunteers at our various Branches have been very busy bees in the first 3 months of 2022 and collectively, have raised a fantastic £4086.74! We are so grateful for all the hard work and enthusiasm that goes into making sure every event is a success… READ MORE

Notice of IOM Anti Cancer Association AGM

We hereby give notice of the upcoming 62nd Annual General Meeting of the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association, to be held on Tuesday 12th April 2022, at Keyll Darree Lecture Theatre at 7.30 pm. We are delighted to announce that Professor Christian Ottensmeier is our… READ MORE

World Cancer Day: 4th February 2022

Today is World Cancer Day! It was established in 2000 and is led by the UICC, the Union for International Cancer Control. There are approximately a thousand members from 172 countries. World Cancer Day is one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite… READ MORE

Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association funds PhD student

The Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association is set to fund a three-year PhD in cancer research at the University of Liverpool. The charity will be funding student Elisabeth “Non” Gash’s PhD, entitled: ’Quantitative imaging biomarkers of tumour haemodynamics and microenvironment for assessing treatment response to choline… READ MORE

Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association – who we are and what we do……

Founded in late 1959, the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association is the longest continuously running Cancer Charity on the Island. Initially, we were the only Cancer Charity on the Island and we raised funds predominantly for research, seeking a better understanding of the disease, improved… READ MORE

Staywell Clinic to resume on Monday 10th January 2022

The Staywell Clinic for cervical screening will start up again on Monday 10th January 2022 following the Christmas & New Year break. If you have received a reminder letter you can call 642638 (8 am-2 pm on Mondays & Thursdays) to make an appointment. We… READ MORE