Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Northern Ireland, accounting for over 31% of all cancers. About 4,361 people develop the disease each year and around 399 of these are malignant melanomas. Malignant melanoma rates have risen... Read More
Video 1 – Skin cancer: Know your risk and how to check and protect your skin Over exposure to UV rays can increase your risk of skin ageing and skin cancer. Some people are more at risk to the damaging... Read More
Sunburn when you’re younger can increase the risk of skin cancer in later life. Over-exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, either from natural sunlight or from artificial sources such as sunbeds, is the main cause of 80% of skin cancers. As... Read More
Children’s skin is more delicate and more sensitive to UV damage than adults’. That’s why it’s so important to be UV aware in order to keep everyone safe in the sun. See our top tips to protect children’s skin from... Read More
 Farmers, gardeners, construction workers and other professions that spend a lot of time outdoors can have up to 5 – 10 times more UV exposure than indoor workers, and are therefore at an increased risk of developing skin cancer. The... Read More
 Despite our moderate climate, skin cancer is the most common cancer in Northern Ireland. However, 4 in 5 cases can be prevented. Did you know UV damage to your skin cells can start before your skin tans or burns?... Read More
How to check your skin Early detection of skin cancer is very important so you should check your skin regularly, ideally once a month. Get someone to help check difficult to see areas, like your back and the backs of... Read More
Skin most at risk Anyone can develop skin cancer, whatever their skin colour. However, certain skin types are more at risk from the effects of UV radiation than others. Skin type people with certain skin types are more at risk... Read More
Melanoma Early melanomas are usually treated surgically. Later stages may require more extensive surgery which may include surgical removal of affected lymph nodes. If the melanoma has spread beyond the skin, immunotherapy, chemotherapy or radiotherapy may be used. For more... Read More
