CANCER advice is being offered to anyone uncertain about how the disease will affect them or a loved one in various aspects of their life, including financially.

According to figures from Macmillan cancer charity, four in five people with cancer are £570 a month worse off, often due to being unable to work and increased travel costs.

Free advice is being offered by the Macmillan Cancer Support's mobile service on September 5, in Lidl's car park, off Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby, near Stockton, between 9am and 4pm, followed by more advice on September 6, in Guisborough High Street, between 9am and 5pm.

Cara Connolly, a Macmillan information and support specialist on the unit, said: “It’s really important that people living with cancer are able to access the financial advice and support they are entitled to, so they can focus on what’s most important: their health.

"We can help signpost people to Macmillan benefits advisers who can provide free, confidential advice.

“On the dates mentioned above, we’re here to answer any questions about cancer.

"Whether you want to know what symptoms to look out for, need advice about managing the side effects of your treatment, or want to find local support for carers, come along and see us. We’d be happy to help.”

For more information about Macmillan’s mobile information service, and planned visits, visit macmillan.org.uk/mobileinfo