From an MP to a farmer, skin cancer cases have been in the news recently. A type of cancer we can see, with awareness and action available to everyone, the best ways to fight an unpleasant disease.

A recent WHO report highlights the worldwide impact of sun exposure from outdoor work, which has an impact in the UK. See how employers can help and rational ways you can protect yourself from the sun’s rays.

People can find a mole, or other lesion undesirable but the border between cosmetic and medical needs can become blurred. In one case this proved fatal and realistically, is likely to in others.

See recent international research, which explains the increased danger if you have had a previous melanoma. Also ways you can safeguard yourself from risk and achieve a better individual outcome.

Cancer research UK recently published a report into declining cancer research and care. See the underlying economic and practical reasons, along with how we can all play a part in reducing cancer.

The largest study to date on sunburn, sun exposure and skin cancer risk was published in 2023. The results, from a decades long study of around 170,000 participants, were beyond reasonable doubt.

Specialist nurse Nikki Hunter believes that amongst inevitable negatives on skin cancer, positive news on advances in treatment helps patients. They should know about the benefits of available technology.

See a video from a young lady who understands the damage silence, or misunderstanding can do, by not encouraging the use of sun protection by people of all skin colours.

Significant contrasts exist between northern and southern Europe, with high and low skin cancer incidence, or variable recovery rates. The reasons for this are fairly clear and offer lessons we can all learn from.

Spotting all skin diseases at an early stage is valuable and for skin cancer, this can make such a difference to required treatment. The brief time you need to check and get to know your skin is time well spent.