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UK Melanoma Cases Hit Record 20,980 as Cancer Research UK Urges Sun Safety
Cancer Research UK says most cases are preventable and urges shade, clothing and SPF 30 as diagnoses are projected to rise to 26,500 by 2040.
- UK melanoma cases reached a record 20,980 in 2022, as the Met Office warns of an upcoming bank holiday heatwave with temperatures exceeding 30 Celsius.
- Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK, warned that most melanoma cases are preventable as annual diagnoses are projected to reach 26,500 by 2040, a 26% rise for women.
- Rhian Moore, a communications specialist from Bridgend, recalled the "huge shock" of her stage three melanoma diagnosis during a work call and now encourages early skin checks.
- Mother-of-Two Rebecca Dance from Wokingham, Berkshire, challenged the perception that skin cancer only affects sunbathers after her diagnosis at age 39, urging people to contact their GP.
- Cancer Research UK recommends seeking shade between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., covering skin with protective clothing, and applying sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
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Sun safety warning issued for bank holiday as skin cancer cases hit record high
Cancer Research UK data for the year 2022 shows there were 20,980 new cases of melanoma, the highest number it has ever seen. More than 20,000 people per year in the UK are now diagnosed with the deadliest form of skin cancer – the highest on record, figures show. Ahead of the sunny bank holiday weekend, Cancer Research UK urged people to enjoy the sun safely by covering up and using sunscreen. Its most recent data for the year 2022 shows there …
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