1 in 7 women* will develop breast cancer during the course of their lifetime.
*Source: Breast Cancer Ireland, 2025
Fórsa has teamed up with Breast Cancer Ireland and Cornmarket on a Breast Health Awareness & Education Programme for members. Breast Cancer Ireland will provide presentations to Fórsa members in workplaces throughout Ireland about the importance of breast health education.
About the Programme
This programme aims to educate members about breast cancer and the importance of self-checking. You can learn how to perform a self-breast examination and understand the 8 signs and symptoms to watch out for. Regularly self-checking will help to identify what is normal for you, so that if an abnormality occurs it will be detected early.
Get involved
We are encouraging all members to come along to the presentation in their workplace. The effect of this programme in the short and longer term will be hugely significant and has the potential to really make a difference to the lives of members and your colleagues.
The presentation is free of charge and will be available to Fórsa workplaces nationwide. Presentations only take 30 minutes and can be arranged at a time and date that suits your workplace. The programme will be delivered in a phased approach by region.
Register
Register your interest in a presentation for your workplace by emailing: forsa@bciresearch.ie
**This programme is brought to you through the Fórsa Salary Protection Scheme. The Fórsa Salary Protection Scheme is underwritten by Irish Life Assurance plc.
Irish Life Assurance plc, trading as Irish Life is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
This is not a regulated financial product or service.
Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.