NURSES from Cancer Research UK are planning regular visits at locations across Glasgow to raise awareness of the disease.
Darragh Casey and Christine Campbell will participate in the health roadshows where they will talk to visitors about the signs of cancer and how to spot it early.
According to figures from Cancer Research UK, every year around 33,200 people are diagnosed with cancer in Scotland.
One in two people in the UK born after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime.
Darragh said: “Around four in 10 cases of cancer could be prevented each year in the UK largely through changes like stopping smoking and keeping a healthy weight.
“We’re here to help and are looking forward to talking to lots of people across Scotland about the steps they can take to help reduce their risk of cancer.
“Cancer hasn’t stopped because of the pandemic and it’s vital that people seek help for any unusual signs or symptoms."
Darragh highlighted the importance of diagnosing cancer early and for people to tell their doctors as soon as they notice an unusual change.
He said: "Treatment is far more likely to be effective when cancers are diagnosed at an early stage, which is why it’s so important for people to listen to their bodies and tell their doctor if they notice a change that isn’t normal for them.
“By returning to the same venue we are able to provide ongoing support, and people we’ve met can come back and let us know how they’re getting on or ask for further help and signposting.
"Conversations and support like this are more vital than ever with COVID-19 having caused disruption to cancer services.”
Where and when does the roadshow take place?
The nurses will make regular visits to the Tesco Silverburn, The Lochs Shopping Centre, Easterhouse, Tesco Shettleston and Forge Market at Duke Street, Parkhead.
Here is full list of dates and locations:
Thursday, April 21: Tesco Shettleston, Annick Street, Glasgow
Thursday, May 5: The Lochs Shopping Centre, Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, near Glasgow
Wednesday, May 11: Tesco Silverburn, 751 Barrhead Road, Glasgow
Thursday, May 12: Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Charing Cross, Glasgow
Thursday, May 19: Forge Market, 1201 Duke Street, Parkhead, Glasgow
Thursday, June 9: Forge Market, 1201 Duke Street, Parkhead, Glasgow
Wednesday, June 15: Tesco Silverburn, 751 Barrhead Road, Glasgow
Thursday, June 16: Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Charing Cross.
Thursday, June 23: Tesco Shettleston, Annick Street, Glasgow
Thursday, July 7: Forge Market, 1201 Duke Street, Parkhead, Glasgow
Wednesday, July 13: Tesco Silverburn, 751 Barrhead Road, Glasgow
Thursday, July 14: Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Charing Cross
Thursday, July 21: The Lochs Shopping Centre, Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, near Glasgow
Wednesday, August 17: Tesco Silverburn, 751 Barrhead Road, Glasgow
Thursday, August 18: Forge Market, 1201 Duke Street, Parkhead, Glasgow
Thursday, August 25: Forge Market, 1201 Duke Street, Parkhead, Glasgow
Thursday, September 8: The Lochs Shopping Centre, Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, near Glasgow
Wednesday, September 14: Tesco Silverburn, 751 Barrhead Road, Glasgow
Thursday, September 15: Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Charing Cross.
Thursday, September 22: Forge Market, 1201 Duke Street, Parkhead, Glasgow
Do I need to make an appointment?
Visitors can access any roadshows to speak with the nurses without making an appointment.
What can I do to reduce my risk of cancer?
The nurses are keen to address lifestyle habits that can be changed to reduce the risk of cancer, including stopping smoking.
Darragh added: “If you smoke, stopping is the best thing you can do for your health. By using prescription medication, together with support from your local free stop smoking service, you’re around three times more likely to quit than going it alone.
“Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist or call the free Smokeline on 0800 84 84 84 to find out what will work for you.”
To find out more about how to reduce the risk of cancer and the importance of detecting it early, visit cruk.org/prevent or cruk.org/spotcancerearly.
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