It is therefore highly important that people get into a habit of examining their entire body every 3 months, especially those areas exposed to the sun.

Learn what is normal for you so that you will be able to notice skin changes or new growths.

If a mole or dark patch

Is getting larger or a new one is growing

Has a ragged outline

Has a mixture of shades of brown and black

Is inflamed or has a reddish edge

Is bleeding, oozing or crusting

Is bigger than all your other moles

Feels different, like a mild itch

See your G.P. immediately

It's also crucial that young children are protected from the sun as their skin is more sensitive.

Damage to the skin begins early with nearly 50% of lifetime sun exposure occurring by age of 18.

However skin damage and skin cancer rarely becomes evident until years later.

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

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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