To speak to a specialist cancer nurse,
freefone the National Cancer Helpline
1800 200 700
Mon—Thurs 9am—7pm Fri 9am—5pm
Hospital-based nursing
An Oncology Liaison Nurse is a specific type of hospital-based nurse, who provides emotional and practical support during your cancer journey. These nurses are experienced cancer specialists who work with the hospital team to manage your overall care. We support many oncology liaison nurses in major hospitals throughout Ireland.
What oncology liaison nurses do
Oncology liaison nurses help to communicate between you or your loved one and the oncology team, as often people may be too fearful or overwhelmed to voice a particular worry or concern that they may have.
Account of an oncology liaison nurse
"I meet the patient when they are initially diagnosed or when they come to see the oncologist. I follow them through their treatment and afterwards throughout their clinic visit. I'm there from the very start. Its a familiar face in a very unfamiliar time."
-Maureen Kyne, Oncology liaison nurse
How to book an oncology liaison nurse
If you want to meet with an Oncology Liaison Nurse, please contact the hospital where you are being cared for. Or you can contact the National Cancer Helpline on 1800 200 700 for help, advice and support.
If you'd like to book a hospital-based palliative nurse, read more about palliative care services.
Call our National Cancer Helpline
Freephone 1800 200 700 to talk to a specialist cancer nurse.
It's open Monday-Thursday from 9am to 7pm and Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Night nursing makes a difference
"The support the Irish Cancer Society showed my Mam and our family in the final weeks of her illness was so appreciated. It allowed us to have one last wonderful Christmas with Mam at home. She was so happy in her last couple of weeks, in her own home, that it was almost hard to believe her illness was so serious. A very tough illness incredibly had a beautiful ending. Our family often talk of your nurses and how special they really are."
