Dundalk’s Marshes shopping centre to host health roadshow next week

The Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Your Health Matters’ Roadshow will be in the Marshes shopping centre in Dundalk from 9am-6pm on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th of June, free of charge.

Members of the public are invited to come along for free to speak with the Irish Cancer Society’s specialist cancer nurses to ask any questions they may have and seek support and advice.

Pop down and have a chat with one of their nurses – no booking is required, just walk in.

Available at the Roadshow are free blood pressure checks, body mass index (BMI) and carbon monoxide (CO) readings and information on cancer prevention, screening, and ways to help spot the early signs of cancer.

A referral for a GP can also be arranged where further help is required. 

The Roadshow will be located in the Marshes between Boots and Sketchers.

“Early detection and diagnosis of cancer is essential to improve health outcomes”, a spokesperson for the Irish Cancer Society said.

“When cancer is diagnosed early, it can improve the quality of life of those living with cancer, increase survival and reduce the severity of treatment.

“Many patients find it difficult to or do not attend GP visits even when they are experiencing potential cancer symptoms.”

“The ‘Your Health Matters’ Roadshow initiative seeks to change this by promoting positive lifestyle changes, increasing awareness of cancer symptoms, and improving medical care-seeking behaviour for the early signs of cancer.”

In 2023, the roadshow travelled to 28 different locations around the country.

To date, over 42,200 people have learned about the importance of early detection, and almost 3,600 people have received health checks at Irish Cancer Society ‘Your Health Matters’ roadshows.