Irish Cancer Society to hold free health checks in Gorey Shopping Centre

The Irish Cancer Society will be offering free health checks in Gorey Shopping Centre this Wednesday and Thursday, March 15 and 16.

As part of the ‘Your Health Matters’ Roadshow, nurses will administer health checks to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The health check is a free walk-in service. It will include a blood pressure check, body mass index (BMI) and carbon monoxide (CO) reading and information on cancer prevention, screening and ways to help spot the early signs of cancer. Each health check will take approximately 15 minutes and a referral for a GP can also be arranged where further help is required.

Early detection and diagnosis of cancer is essential to improve health outcomes. 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.