'We didn't wear much sunscreen in those days and we weren't very aware about skin cancer'
A Co Antrim woman who was diagnosed with skin cancer in her 40s, has urged the public to be serious about their skin protection.
"We didn't wear much sunscreen in those days and we weren't very aware about skin cancer. I ended up being diagnosed with melanoma in 2015 which was a huge shock. In 2017 I found out that it had spread from my ankle to my lymph nodes. It's all been extremely stressful. With the Met Office predicting 2024 to be one of the hottest summers on record, skin cancer experts are concerned about the potential surge in excessive sun exposure.
"You can do this by seeking shade and using sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen to cover up exposed skin, especially in the heat of the day. Professor Catherine Harwood, Consultant Dermatologist and Melanoma Focus Trustee added: "Damage from UV exposure increases your risk of skin cancer over time and sunburns during childhood or adolescence will increase the odds of developing melanoma later in life.
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