ThisVanCan is Greater Manchester NHS mobile health clinic in a van which is raising awareness of prostate cancer.
The service is for men, or people with a prostate, who fit the following criteria:
- black and over age 45
- if you have a family history of prostate, breast or ovarian cancer and are over 45. This means your father or brother has had prostate cancer when they were under the age of 55 or your mother or sister has had breast or ovarian cancer when
- they were under the age of 50.
How do I visit the van?
The van is touring in a number of locations throughout Greater Manchester. Please see locations below:
You will need to book an appointment in advance, which you can do below. Please have your NHS number ready.
If the van isn’t in your area or you are not able to book an appointment, it’s still important to seek support. If you are black and over 45 or over 45 with a prostate and a history of prostate, breast or ovarian cancer in your family we would recommend that you should speak to your GP to discuss your risk.
How do I book an appointment?
When you book your appointment, let us know which date and location you are interested in.
Call – 07974074111
Email – [email protected]
Or you can visit your GP if you are worried about your risk of prostate cancer and would prefer to speak to them.
If you have been feeling poorly, unwell or have had a symptom/s for more than 3 weeks, then please contact the surgery and make an appointment with a GP.
Latest van locations in Stockport (2023)
- 25 September – Morrison’s, Stockport Rd W, Bredbury, Stockport SK6 2BN
- 27 September – Stockport County FC, Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Road, Edgeley, Stockport SK3 9DD
- 30 September – Portwood Tesco, Tiviot Way, Portwood Roundabout, Stockport SK1 2BT
For further details, or alternative locations, please visit: www.gmcancer.org.uk/this-van-can
