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Skin cancer rates increase at an alarming rate

ByKane Mitchell

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

ByKane Mitchell

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,…