A MOBILE cancer support service is coming to town.

Macmillan Cancer Support's free mobile service will be at Bailey Head, Oswestry, from 9am - 4pm on Thursday, July 26.

A spokesman said: "The team encourages anyone with worries relating to cancer to stop by, whether you’re living with cancer, or care for someone who is.

"Now that summer is here, the team will also be providing specialist advice and information about sun safety and skin cancer - though please note the team will be unable to perform skin checks."

The number of people developing melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, is continuing to rise, with around 110,330 people living with malignant melanoma in the UK, and 13,500 people diagnosed every year.

It is the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, and slightly more common in women than in men.With all of the varying types combined, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the UK.

Danielle Mellows, a Macmillan information and support specialist on the unit, said: “Skin cancer, if caught early, is very treatable and actually has one of the highest survival rates of all cancers. Being sun aware is key.

"Our advice is to avoid sun beds, wear a high SPF sun screen with a four-star rating or more so it will block out UVA as well as UVB rays, and cover up in the sun.”

She added: “We’re also there for anyone else with any worries or concerns, no matter what type of cancer. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, are going through treatment or are living beyond cancer, feel free to pay us a visit – and we welcome carers, family members and loved ones as well.

"We can provide information on a range of issues, including different treatments, financial advice, exercise, getting back to work, or what local services might be on offer for you. You can even just stop by for a chat, no appointment needed.”

For further information about Macmillan’s mobile information service, and planned visits, go to www.macmillan.org.uk/mobileinfo

Those who are unable to visit the unit but have questions about cancer can visit www.macmillan.org.uk or call Macmillan free on 0808 808 00 00 (Monday to Friday, 9am - 8pm).