Macmillan Cancer Support will be on hand to provide information about cancer at locations across Gwent next week.

The team of Macmillan information and support specialists will be available in towns including Abergavenny, Pontypool and Ebbw Vale at either at the Macmillan big green bus or at a nearby stand.

They would like to encourage anyone living in these areas or simply passing by who have questions about cancer to come and say hello.

On Tuesday 12 September, the bus will be in Abergavenny Market between 9am and 3pm and the team will also have a stand at Abergavenny Library between 11am and 2pm on that day.

The following day (Wednesday 13 September) the bus will be based near Tesco on Crane Street, Pontypool between 10am and 4pm.

The bus will then travel to Market Place, Ebbw Vale, on Thursday 14 September from 9am to 3pm.

On its final day (Friday 15 September), the team will have a stand at Ebbw Vale market from 9am to 3pm.

Moray Hayman, Team Lead Cancer Information and Support Specialist says: “We encourage anyone who has been affected by cancer to come and see us, whether they’re living with cancer, have been recently diagnosed, caring for someone with cancer or worried about a loved one.

“As well as answering questions on the day, we can signpost to other cancer services in the area and provide information on a range of issues, including financial advice and wellbeing.

“Even if you don’t have a specific question to ask, our friendly team are always available for a chat.”

Susan Morris, Head of Services for Macmillan in Wales, said: “More than 20,700 people under the care of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board are living with and beyond cancer.

“At Macmillan, we know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything and we’re here to support you.

“Our mobile information team travel around Wales and the rest of the UK visiting local communities, providing cancer information and advice on the ground.”

For further information about Macmillan’s mobile information service, and planned visits, go to http://www.macmillan.org.uk/aboutus/contactus/mobileinformationcentrelocations.aspx

If you are unable to visit the unit but have questions about cancer, visit If you are unable to visit the unit but have questions about cancer, visit www.macmillan.org.uk or call Macmillan free on 0808 808 00 00 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm).