SPECIALISTS in cancer care will be on hand to answer questions from members of the public at a free information and support event in Tavistock next month.

Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile service will be in Bedford Square on Monday, September 10 from 9am to 4pm with cancer information specialists on hand to answer questions and provide information. The team is encouraging anyone with worries relating to cancer to stop by, whether you’re living with cancer or care for someone who is.

Cancer can impact all aspects of someone’s life, not just their health. The team is highlighting issues around the financial impact of cancer. If you’ve been affected by cancer, your finances might not be your first thought, but many people are faced with extra costs they hadn’t considered.

Macmillan said its research showed that 83% of people were, on average, £570 a month worse off because of a cancer diagnosis.

This is often due to being unable to work and having increased costs such as travel to hospital or increased fuel bills.

Elaine Perry, a Macmillan information and support specialist on the unit, said: ‘It’s really important that people living with cancer are able to access the financial advice and support they are entitled to, so they can focus on what’s most important — their health.

‘We can help signpost people to Macmillan benefits advisers who can provide free, confidential advice.

‘We’ll be here to answer any questions about cancer.

‘Whether you want to know what symptoms to look out for, need advice about managing the side effects of your treatment or want to find local support for carers, come along and see us. We’d be happy to help.’

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

If you are unable to visit the unit but have questions about cancer, visit www.macmillan.org.uk or call Macmillan free on 0808 8080000.

You can find out about Macmillan services near you at www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/choose-location.html