A cancer awareness roadshow backed by pop star Ronan Keating is coming to Dundee this month.
Ronan, who lost his mum Marie to breast cancer, is urging people across Scotland to visit the Cancer reaseach roadshow for free advice on early diagnosis and the importance of going to the doctor with any health concerns.
Staffed by specially trained nurses, the roadshow will be at Ninewells Hospital on May 25 and May 26 between 10am and 4pm.
Accotrding to Cancer reasearch UK, every hour around three people are diagnosed with cancer in Scotland and the number of people being diagnosed has now reached around 30,200 cases each year.
But experts estimate that over four out of every 10 cases of cancer could be prevented in the UK, largely through healthier lifestyles.
Ronan said: “This year we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Cancer Awareness Roadshow in the UK.
“I am so proud of the crucial part we have played in this, and we have seen our partnership grow from strength to strength. I want to say a big thank you to everyone in Ireland and the UK who’s supported us in making this possible, and I know that my mother would be proud of what we have achieved.”
The roadshow provides a drop-in information point where people can have a confidential conversation with a nurse.
Visitors can find out their body mass index to check if their weight is in a healthy range as well as get advice on making healthy changes to their lifestyle.
Mary Dunlop, senior cancer awareness nurse for Scotland said: “The roadshow allows us to get important information out to people as they go about their busy lives – we are literally on the road to beating cancer.
“We are looking forward to talking to lots of different people across Dundee.”