We all know that early diagnosis of cancer is important in fighting the disease.
That’s why it’s important that the cancer screening bus is making its way through the Black Country.
The bus provides free checks and information to residents in an accessible area away from the typical hospital setting.
On Friday (September 18), we visited Dudley Town Centre, to see what you can find on board when the bus parked up for the day.
Healthcare professionals were on hand to give free health checks and cancer screening information.
- Tuesday, September 22 - Bentley Bridge Leisure Park, Wolverhampton
- Wednesday, September 23 - Beechdale Community Centre, Walsall
- Thursday, September 24 - Portway Family Practice, Sandwell
- Friday, September 25 - New Square Shopping Centre, Sandwell
Jo Tolley, head of programme – cancer & diagnostics, NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB and NHS Black Country ICB, said: “We know that conversations about cancer can sometimes feel uncomfortable, and may even be considered taboo by some. That’s why we’re committed to creating safe, accessible opportunities for people to talk openly with NHS staff and our partners about cancer, while also providing easy access to health checks and screening.
“Early diagnosis saves lives, and we’re determined to ensure that everyone in our communities can access the support they need – particularly in areas where uptake of health services is lower and cancer rates are higher.”
Harvir Singh, Senior Programme Manager for Early Diagnosis, West Midlands Cancer Alliance, said: “Anything we can do to make it easier for people to access support, health checks and expert information will make a significant difference to those affected by cancer.
“The cancer bus tour allows people to access a range of resources, right in the heart of local communities, with the tour visiting everywhere from fire stations to churches.
“If you’re unsure about anything cancer-related, whether you’ve got a question about screening or they have concerns about possible symptoms, we would encourage you to visit the bus.”
Take a look below!
5. Resources you can find on the bus
The NHS cancer screening bus arrives in Dudley town centre. Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group | Iconic Media Resell