Free cancer information and support for Worthing and Littlehampton

Free information and support on solar safety and cancer will be available in Worthing and Littlehampton

The Macmillian Cancer Support mobile service will be at Montague Place, Worthing, Monday through Tuesday, 9 am to 4 pm, and High Street, Littlehampton, Sainbury & # 39; s, 9am to 4pm Thursday

Information specialists will be able to answer questions and provide information.

The team encourages all those who have cancer concerns to stop, whether they are living with cancer or taking care of someone who is .

Now that summer is here, the team will also provide expert advice and information on sun safety and skin cancer, although they are unable to "get it right". perform skin checks. If detected early, it can be treated and has one of the highest survival rates of all cancers.

"Being sensitive to the sun is the key. Our advice is to avoid tanning beds, to wear SPF sunscreen with an index of four stars or more in order to block UVA rays as well as UVB rays and to cover oneself in the sun. There are two main types of skin cancer: non-melanoma and melanoma.

Macmillan said that about 136,000 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed in the UK each year, making it the most common type of cancer by far. It is unlikely that it will spread, adds the charity, and it is very treatable and the sooner it is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat.

Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in the United Kingdom. About 15,400 people are diagnosed with melanoma in the UK each year. It is more common in people with fairer or freckly skin. About 27% of new cases occur in people aged 75 and over.

Unlike other types of cancer, malignant melanoma also occurs relatively often in younger people.

The team would be happy to talk to someone who has concerns or concerns, no matter the time of cancer.

"Whether you have just been diagnosed, whether you are undergoing treatment or living beyond cancer, do not hesitate to visit us. we also welcome caregivers, family members and loved ones, "she added. "We can provide information on a range of issues, including different treatments, financial counseling, exercises, return to work, or what local services could be offered to you."

"You can even just stop for a discussion, no appointments needed. "

For more information on Macmillan's mobile information service, and planned visits, go to www.macmillan.org.uk/mobileinfo

The L & Mobile unit will be in two other West Sussex cities next week – Queens Square, Crawley, from 8:30 to 16:30 on Wednesday, and at Unit 1, Wave Approach, Selsey, from 9am to 3pm Friday. anyone who is not able to visit the unit but who has questions about cancer can visit www.macmillan.org.uk or call Macmillan Cancer Support for free at 0808 8080000 from 9am to 8pm, Monday to Friday People can find out more about services Macmillan near them by visiting www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/choose-location.html