20/05/2026
☀️ MAY IS SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH ☀️
Rates of skin cancer are increasing faster than any other cancer — but early detection and daily protection can make all the difference.
🔎 Know what to look for:
▪️ A sore or patch of skin that:
• doesn’t heal within 4 weeks
• looks unusual
• hurts, itches, bleeds, crusts or scabs for more than 4 weeks
▪️ Watch for changes in moles or skin:
• a new abnormal mole
• a mole that grows or changes
• changes to previously normal skin
Remember the ABCDE guide:
✔️ Asymmetry
✔️ Border irregularity
✔️ Colour variation
✔️ Diameter larger than 6mm
✔️ Evolution or change over time
🧴 Prevention is always better than cure:
☀️ Wear SPF30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen daily
🕶 Wear UV-protective sunglasses
👒 Wear a broad-brimmed hat
👕 Cover up with protective clothing
🌳 Seek shade between 11am–3pm
🚫 Avoid sunbeds
Protect your skin every day — not just on sunny days. Your future skin will thank you 💛