Sun and skin

Skin cancer

Skin cancer

Skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Northern Ireland, so it is important to protect your skin. Around 4,149 people develop skin cancer each year, accounting for 31% of all cancers diagnosed here.

Find out ways to protect yourself from damaging UV rays and enjoy the sun safely.

Protect your skin

Early detection of skin cancer is very important so you should check your skin once a month.

Check your skin

Find out what the experts have to say about why it’s never ok to use a sunbed.

Sunbed risk