Melanoma skin cancer cases are anticipated to reach a record high in the UK this summer, as experts are issuing a warning to people. Caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet light from the Sun or tanning beds, rates of this skin cancer have increased by almost a third in a decade, according to Daily Mail . Research suggests that 20,800 cases of the disease could be expected this year as the summer holidays are approaching fast.
People have been urged to use high-factor sunscreen, spend time in the shade, and cover up rather than risk sunburn, as revealed by the figures from the charity Cancer Research UK. Getting a tan before going on holiday, has also sparked a fresh warning about the dangers of using a sunbed. Melanoma often starts as a new mole or a change in a mole that people already have.
When it has spread to another part of the body, chemotherapy, which kills cancer cells, is sometimes used to treat advanced melanoma. Disclaimer: This may not work for everyone. Consult your doctor before trying this out.
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