A charity has suggested the boom of cheap package holidays in the 1960s and the trend to have tanned skin has been linked to a rise in a serious type of skin cancer among the over 55s.
CRUK said that early diagnosis and treatment means that more people than ever will survive the disease.
Cancer Research UK’s chief executive Michelle Mitchell said: ‘Our new analysis paints a mixed picture for cancer patients and the staff who care for them – while it’s promising that more people are seeking treatment for skin cancer earlier and survival is improving, it’s alarming that cases of the disease could soar over the coming years.
‘Melanoma is the UK’s fifth most common cancer, and we know that 86% of these skin cancers could be prevented.‘It’s important to take care in the sun and to contact your GP if you notice any unusual changes to your skin – it’s not just changes to a mole that matter, it could be a sore that doesn’t heal or any unusual changes to an area of your skin. Spotting cancer early can make all the difference.
Cancer Research UK’s head of health and patient information Dr Julie Sharp added: ‘Whether you are holidaying abroad or enjoying the good weather closer to home, it’s important to take steps to reduce your risk of skin cancer, especially if you burn easily. And remember sunburn doesn’t just happen on the hottest days, you can still get burnt when it’s cloudy.
‘The best way to protect your skin when the sun is strong is to spend time in the shade, especially between 11am and 3pm in the UK, and to cover up with a T-shirt, hat and sunglasses. WearingA new mole or a change in an existing mole may be signs of melanoma.
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