Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer Awareness

Meet the team

 

UVA and UVB and UV index

 

Protecting the skin

 

Sunbed and tanning risks

 

Summary and take away messages

1. Be UV aware access the UV level daily from the weather App on a smartphone
2. Protect your skin by apply sunscreen, seeking shade during peak UV hours (11am -3pm), wearing a hat and sun glasses and stay hydrated
3. Keep a check on your skin and if concerned contact GP or speak with a pharmacist for more advice and support
4. No safe limit for exposure to UV radiation from sunbeds – Just don’t use sunbeds

 

Helpful Resources

Sun, UV and cancer | Cancer Research UK

Moles – NHS

Cancer Focus – Care In the Sun

British association of Dermatologists – How to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer

British Skin Foundation

Irish Skin Foundation

Melanoma Charity for Professionals, Patients & Public – Melanoma Focus

Skcin – The Karen Clifford Melanoma & Skin Cancer Charity