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 22nd – 24th 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 and about.
The i-Van will be in the following locations:
• Ramsey Shoprite car park, on Monday 22nd September, from 10am – 4pm
• The Isle of Man College Car Park, on Tuesday 23rd September, from 10am – 1pm
• Port Erin Shoprite Car Park, on Tuesday 23rd September, from 2pm – 6pm
• Douglas Town Centre, on Duke Street near the Co-operative, on Wednesday 24th September, from 10.00am – 5.00pm
IOM Anti-Cancer Association are very grateful to the Microgaming Health & Care Trust and the IOM Steam Packet Company for supporting the i-Van visit.
Dr. Guy Sissons, Trustee to the Microgaming Health Care & Trust, comments: “We know that early diagnosis is very important when it comes to treating cancer; understanding the various signs and symptoms is essential. The i-Van is all about educating the local community and providing the opportunity to get any questions answered, no matter how big or small. We are delighted to be supporting this initiative and we hope that the public get on board and take advantage of this great service.”
Steam Packet Company Chief Executive Mark Woodward said: ‘We were only too happy to help the Association with bringing the i-Van across once more. IOM Anti-Cancer Association does so much important work around the Island, and the visit of the i-Van will hopefully encourage those who have been avoiding visiting their doctor to do so.’
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 work in conjunction with 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, visiting their website www.iomaca.org.im or finding them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Isle-of-Man-Anti-Cancer-Association/1005990900328
Photo - The i-Van
