Irish Cancer Society Health Roadshow coming to Dundalk

The Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Your Health Matters’ Roadshow will be in the Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk from 10am to 5pm on Wednesday May 6th and Thursday May 7th.

Members of the public are invited to visit for free, to speak with specialist cancer nurses to ask any questions they may have and seek support and advice.

The Irish Cancer Society invites the public to “pop down and have a chat with one of the nurses – no booking is required, just walk in”.

Available at the Roadshow are 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.

A referral for a GP can also be arranged where further help is required.

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 or do not 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 over 29,900 people about the signs and symptoms of cancer.

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