Irish Cancer Society roadshow to visit Tullamore

by Mya Gill

The Irish Cancer Society's "Your Health Matters" free roadshow is coming to the Bridge Shopping Centre in Tullamore.

Members of the public are welcome to come along to the Bridge Shopping Centre on Wednesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 26 from 9am to 6pm to speak with specialist cancer nurses to ask any questions you may have and seek support and advice.

Pop down and have a chat with one of their nurses - no booking is required, just walk in. Free blood pressure checks, body mass index (BMI) and carbon monoxide (CO) readings and information on cancer prevention, screenings and ways to help spot the early signs of cancer are all available at the roadshow. A referral for a GP can also be arranged where further action is required.

The Irish Cancer Society says 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 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. In 2025, the roadshow travelled to 20 different locations around the country, engaging with 29,900 people about the signs and symptoms of cancer.