A ROAD-SHOW event aiming to raise awareness of the symptoms of stomach cancers will continue to run in the South West until the end of the month.


The ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ road-show is set to visit the Broadwalk Shopping Centre in Knowle, Bristol to increase understanding that heartburn most days for three weeks or more could be a sign of oesophageal or stomach cancer, and anyone who notices the symptoms should see their doctor.


The Be Clear on Cancer road-show has been visiting shopping centres across England since January 28, giving away leaflets that provide information on oesophago-gastric cancers with a nurse on hand to answer questions.


Dr Shona Arora, centre director for the Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Public Health England Centre, said: "People may be reluctant to visit their doctor about persistent heartburn, thinking that it’s something they just have to live with, but heartburn most days for three weeks or more could be a sign of cancer.


“The Be Clear on Cancer roadshow in Bristol is a great way for individuals from the local area to find out more about the signs and symptoms of oesophago-gastric cancers.

"The earlier these cancers are diagnosed, the higher the chance of survival.”


The road-show will reach the shopping centre on Monday, February 23 and Tuesday February, 24.