Screening Tests for Adults
Skin cancer
Skin cancer is the second most common cancer in the United Kingdom, with about 40,500 new cases each year. Of theses, approx 6,000 are malignant melanomas. In the UK, approx 1 in 200 people have melanoma of whom approx 1,500 people die from the disease every year. The UK Skin Cancer Prevention Working Party Consensus statement gives advice on avoidance of sun exposure and sun induced skin damage as a means of preventing skin cancer. More information can be found on Skin Cancer Hub and SunSmart Microsite.
In the Republic of Ireland, Skin cancer is the most common cancer and accounts for up to 25% of all cancers. The Skin Cancer Prevention Website gives advice on avoidance of sun exposure and sun induced skin damage as a means of preventing skin cancer. For further information see Skin Cancer.
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