A FREE cancer and advice service is rolling into Braintree town centre.

On Tuesday, the Macmillan Cancer Support mobile unit will be parking up in Market Place, Braintree, between 9am and 3pm.

Specialists will be on hand to answer questions and provide information to members of the public.

Anyone with worries relating to cancer is encouraged to stop by, whether you are living with the disease or a carer for someone who is.

In time for the recent heatwave, the team will also be providing specialist advice about sun safety and skin cancer.

Cathryn Gort, a Macmillan information and support specialist, 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."

"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.”

Visit www.macmillan.org.uk or call 0808 808 00 00.