A CANCER roadshow will visit an Evesham shopping centre to remind people to be clear on cancer.

The Be Clear on Cancer campaign encourages people who have been suffering from diarrhoea, bloating, discomfort or any other tummy issues for over three weeks to see a doctor.

The roadshow will be at the Riverside Shopping Centre in Evesham on Monday (February 27) and Tuesday (February 28) from 9am until 5.30pm.

Councillor John Smith, cabinet member for health and well-being said: "While it’s probably nothing serious, any of these symptoms could be a sign of something that needs treatment.

"If it is cancer, finding it early makes it more treatable. We are supporting this campaign in our area to make sure everyone is aware of the signs and what to do."

The roadshows are part of a campaign launched by Public Health England across the West and East Midlands.

Problems such as diarrhoea, bloating or discomfort in the stomach area could be a sign of cancers such as bowel, ovarian or pancreatic.

Dr Lola Abudu, director of health and wellbeing for PHE West Midlands, said: "In the West Midlands around 30,500 people are diagnosed with cancer each year and around 14,400 die from the disease.

"The roadshow touring the West Midlands will raise awareness that tummy troubles such as diarrhoea, bloating or discomfort that have lasted for three weeks or more could be a sign of cancer.

"It’s a great opportunity for residents to get information from the team as it’s important to know about these symptoms and to see your GP if you have any of them.

"You’re not wasting anyone’s time by getting symptoms checked out. It’s probably nothing serious, but if it is cancer, finding it early makes it more treatable."

At the roadshow events, campaign information leaflets will be distributed and a nurse will be on hand to talk to anyone who has any questions.

In the West Midlands around 30,500 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, with around 3,400 in Worcestershire and about 1,560 die from the disease every year in the county.

A recent survey in the Midlands shows that only one in six over 50s would see their GP if they felt bloated for more than three weeks and only one in four would go to the GP if they had experienced discomfort in the tummy area for over three weeks.

For further information about tummy troubles as a possible sing of cancer, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/be-clear-on-cancer/symptoms/tummy-troubles