Do you know what the symptoms of cancer are? Would you know how to reduce your risk of developing cancer? Do you know how to self-examine your breasts/testicles? Are you eligible for screening?
IOM Anti-Cancer Association is bringing the ‘i-Van’ to the Island from the 11th – 13th September to help us answer these questions.
The ‘i-Van’ is a vehicle from Merseyside & Cheshire Cancer Network which is designed to bring cancer awareness information to the local community. I-Van is equipped with a range of information materials, and with two trained staff members who can help to answer any questions you may have relating the signs & symptoms of cancer, or cancer screening. It also has a private area where people can discuss any concerns in confidence.
Perhaps you have a question about cancer that has been bothering you for a while, something that you feel is too ‘trivial’ or ‘silly’ to bother the doctor about? Maybe you haven’t had the time to make an appointment at the doctors to ask your question? Drop into the i-Van and find out the answer whilst you’re out popping to the shops.
The i-Van will be in the following locations:
Ramsey Shoprite car park, on Wednesday 11th September from 9.30am – 4.30pm
Port Erin Shoprite car park, on Thursday 12th September from 9.00am – 12.30pm
Peel Shoprite (Derby Road) car park, on Thursday 12th September from 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Douglas Town Centre, near the Strand Shopping Centre, on Friday 13th September from 10.00am – 5.00pm
IOM Anti-Cancer Association are very grateful to the IOM Steam Packet Company for sponsoring the i-Van visit.
Bringing the i-Van to the Island is just part of the work IOM Anti-Cancer Association are doing on the Isle of Man. They are also involved in various local projects, such as the Staywell Clinic (Cervical Screening), Psycho-Oncology Service (psychology & counselling specifically for people affected by cancer), and cancer awareness on Manx Radio.
IOM Anti-Cancer Association also raise money to fund research into cancer, its causes and its treatment; and fund equipment at Hospitals in the UK who provide treatment to Manx patients. You can find out more about the Association, by contacting 252725, email IOMAnticancer@gmail.com or visiting www.iomaca.org.im.
