Free health screening at Irish Cancer Society roadshow coming to Limerick
The associatiton are running a two day event at one Limerick shopping centre
THE Irish Cancer Society's Your Health Matters Roadshow is visiting the Crescent Shopping Centre this week with specialist cancer nurses will be on hand to answer questions.
Members of the public are invited to come along for free and seek support and advice at the roadshow from 9am to 6pm on Wednesday, April 2 and on Thursday, April 3.
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 will be available at the roadshow.
A referral for a GP can also be arranged where further help is required.
In 2024, the roadshow travelled to 26 different locations around the country, engaging with over 27,300 people about the signs and symptoms of cancer.
The roadshow seeks to promote positive lifestyle changes, increase awareness of cancer symptoms, and improve medical care-seeking behaviour for the early signs of cancer.