facts on sun exposure and skin cancer
Everyday exposure to the sun results in cumulative skin damage from UV light, which can lead to skin cancer.
There are two types of skin cancer.
Malignant melanoma is the less common type but spreads more rapidly and is therefore quite dangerous.
There are nearly 7000 cases and over 1600 deaths in the UK every year.
Non-melanoma is the most common cancer in the UK with over 62,000 cases every year.
Everyone is at risk of skin cancer however, you are at greater risk if you:
have fair skin, freckles, light or red hair
sunburn easily
have blood relatives who have had skin cancer
spend a lot of time outdoors
Facts on sun exposure and skin cancer
Staying Safe this Summer
Skin Cancer - what to look out for
Action Cancer Services
Just been diagnosed with skin cancer
Safe Sun Roadshow
--- BACK TO MAIN PAGE
|
|
JULY
|
|
Tuesday 3rd July, Belfast
-Belfast City Hall 12 Noon- 2.00pm (Cool FM will be in attendance!)
|
|
Thursday 5th July, Belfast
-Lady Dixon Park 10.00am-12 Noon
-Botanic Gardens 12.30pm-2.30pm
|
|
Thursday 19th July, Bangor
-Bangor Marina 10.00am-2.30pm
|
|
Tuesday 24th July, Enniskillen
-Castle Coole, Enniskillen 10.30am- 2.30pm
|
|
Thursday 26th July, L/Derry
-St. Columbs Park, Derry 10.30am -2.30pm
|
|
Tuesday 31st July, Limavady
-Benone Beach, Limavady 10.30am -2.30pm
|
|
AUGUST
|
|
Tuesday 7th August, Armagh
Oxford Island, Armagh 10.00am-3.00pm
|
|
Tuesday 14th August, Castlewellan
Castlewellan Forest Park 10.30am-2.30pm
|
|
Thursday 16th August, Newcastle
Newcastle beach 10.30am-2.30pm
|
|
Thursday 23rd August, Portrush
Portrush Strand 10.00am-3.00pm
|
|
