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Skin cancer rates increase at an alarming rate

Skin cancer rates increase at an alarming rate among young people in the West Midlands   Each week, one person aged 15-34 is diagnosed with melanoma in the Midlands, according to recent Cancer Research UK figures. Melanoma is a potentially serious form of skin cancer that, when advanced, can spread and cause death. A total…

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Landmark study shows regular sunscreen use reduces rates of melanoma

A large Australian study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology earlier this year has lent strong support to the belief that sun-protection prevents melanoma, a potentially serious form of skin cancer. Up until now it has been known that too much sun can increase the risk of developing melanoma but it has, until now,…

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Brits neglect sun protection despite exponential rises in skin cancer

A recent research study conducted by sunscreen manufacturers La Roche-Posay on 1960 adults in the UK has shown some startling findings 36% of Brits are still not applying sunscreen while in the UK, despite soaring temperatures and the ongoing heat wave. 13% of those surveyed did not use a sunscreen at all, in the UK…