Staying safe in the sun, avoiding skin cancer

The 16 common drugs in your medicine cabinet that increase your risk of sunburn

THE sun is finally shining and many of us will be making a beeline for the beach or our local park. But thousands of Brits need to take extra care when outdoors this summer as their medication might make them more prone to sunburn. GettySome medications can make you more susceptible to sunburn[/caption] Dozens of drugs – both prescription and over-the-counter – can increase what’s known as photosensitivity. In the short term, this could mean sor…

Staying safe in the sun, avoiding skin cancer

Jennifer Somerville, nurse practitioner at Mercy's Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, joins us to talk about staying safe in the sun as the days warm up.

Skin melanoma is the sixth most common cancer in Slovenia, affecting approximately 1,400 people a year and causing approximately 130 deaths, experts explained at today's press conference. They particularly emphasized the importance of protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation and paying attention to unusual skin changes, as early detection of cancer is key.

The sun and higher temperatures lure into the outdoors. But sunshine also poses health risks. The number of skin cancer treatments, for example, is rising steadily.

The days are getting warmer, and with them, people are increasingly drawn outdoors. However, the sunshine also poses health risks: excessive UV radiation and sunburn can trigger diseases such as skin cancer. Over the past 20 years, the number of hospital treatments for skin cancer has increased almost continuously. In 2023, 116,900 people were hospitalized with a diagnosis of skin cancer. This was 87.5% more cases than in 2003, according to the …

Skin cancer specialists reveal lifesaving mole check method

Scots are being urged to check their skin and moles more closely than ever this Skin Cancer Awareness Month, using an easy-to-remember ABCDEF guide to spot potential signs of the disease early.