The BIG BUS enables Action Cancer to provide a more effective & accessible regional service throughout NI. Each day the bus travels to different locations across the country to provide it's services to community groups and work places. On a typical BIG BUS service day there are 3 different services available. Each service runs simultaneously from 10am to 3pm. The services available are:
Breast Screening - Mammography
Using the latest digital mammography technology females aged between 40-49 years and over 70 years can receive a mammogram on board with results processed within 3 weeks. Ladies must be asymptomatic, appointments last approximately 10 minutes and 24 appointments are available per day.
MOT Health Check's
Health checks are offered to both males and females aged 16+ years. These appointments last 20 minutes with 12 appointments per day where each person can select from a menu of options available the particular services of interest to them including lung capacity, blood pressure, cholesterol, facial skin scanner analysis, general health, lifestyle & cancer awareness.
Why Weight (Body Composition Analysis)
Why Weight is our new programme on board the BIG BUS with 12 appointments per day. Body composition analysis is carried out in the form of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). BIA involves safe electrical signals being sent through contact electrodes to measure impedance directly, weight is also measured directly by this machine. Indirect measurements such as fat free mass, body fat percentage, and total body water are all calculated using equations based on age, height, gender, and body type.
Action Cancer can trailer its services to suit different types of organisations that are interested in booking the bus. For more information on the services or if you are interested in bringing the bus to your workplace or community please call 028 9080 3344 and speak to the BIG BUS team