Skin Cancer - A big problem

Skin cancer is increasing in almost every fair skinned population worldwide. There are several reasons for this but probably the main reasons are increased sun exposure recreationally and at work, longer lifespan and better detection. Most skin cancers can be cured.

In the UK there are approximately 1000,000 skin cancers diagnosed each year
Link to cruk, with 2600 deaths per year

There are approx 10,000 MM diagnosed and approx 2000 deaths

A lot of skin cancer could be avoided by avoiding sunbed in sun tan parlours and through the use of appropriate clothing such as broad brimmed hats and long sleeve clothing and sunscreens.

Early detection helps improve cure rates

Skin cancer stats 2009 cruk - key facts

Skin cancer stats 2009 cruk UK skin cancer incidence