skin cancer

Many tanning salons are ignoring the law There is a growing concern about the increase in minors using sunbeds in Ireland. It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to use tanning beds in Ireland, but a new report has found that some tanning salons are ignoring the Public Health (Sunbeds) Act 2014. […]

1 year ago

The Irish Cancer Society is calling for suncream to be made more affordable in Ireland following one skin cancer survivor’s difficult treatment. Research from the Irish Cancer Society shows seven in 10 people believe suncream is too expensive and one in 10 claim they don’t wear it as they can’t afford it. Mum of six […]

3 years ago

Hugh Jackman has shared an update following a skin cancer scare. Jackman had basal-cell carcinoma removed from his nose in both 2013 and 2014. The Greatest Showman star urged his followers to wear sunscreen after the new scare this week. The actor underwent two biopsies earlier this week after his doctor noticed “little things that […]

3 years ago

The HSE is urging people in Ireland to stop using sunbeds. The National Cancer Control Programme is warning people about the extreme dangers associated with sunbeds. They explained that sunbeds give out harmful ultraviolet rays. These rays then damage the DNA in your skin cells. The International Agency for Research on Cancer Working Group said […]

4 years ago

She was diagnosed in 2011. Coronation Street star Sue Nicholls has thanked one eagled eyed viewer after she spotted a cancerous mole while watching the show. The actress who plays Audrey Roberts on the soap has shown her gratitude to nurse Anna Bianconi-Moore by inviting her on set to thank her in person. It was […]

4 years ago

‘I had the patches for over ten years before I was treated.’

8 years ago