Cancer screening bus tour kickstarts in Coventry
The NHS bus tour is bringing cancer screening services across Coventry and Warwickshire up until September
A NHS cancer screening bus tour has kickstarted in Coventry City Centre this week.
Running through to September, the mobile unit will visit key locations across the county – starting its tour in Coventry, before heading to various locations in North Warwickshire, South Warwickshire and Rugby, up until September.
The Cancer Bus Tour, organised by NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), aims to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and promote early diagnosis, which can significantly increase the chances of successful treatment.
Onboard the bus, visitors will find a team of healthcare experts including GPs, consultants, and representatives from the Targeted Lung Health Check and Bowel Screening teams.
The team will be encouraging residents to “check it, don’t chance it” by engaging in conversations about cancer screening and local support services.
Dr Hazel Blanchard, Primary Care Clinical Cancer Lead at the NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB, said: “The subject of cancer can feel scary and overwhelming, so we wanted to create a safe space in local communities for people to connect with healthcare professionals without having to travel very far – which is why the Cancer Bus Tour is taking place.
“Experts will be on-hand to talk residents through the different cancer screening programmes available and share information about how regular screening empowers you to be proactive rather than reactive.
“They will also be providing advice on healthy living and prevention – including managing conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, as well as information on immunisations and vaccinations – all of which can help reduce cancer risk and support overall wellbeing.”