General · 22 May 2026

UK sees record melanoma diagnoses, use sun cream

Sun exposure poses greater dangers to people, as melanoma diagnoses in Britain have climbed to an unprecedented level. Cancer Research UK has released a sun safety alert for the bank holiday, urging individuals to use sun cream and protective clothing. In 2022, 20,980 new cases were recorded, and this weekend's temperatures could reach 33C.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 May 2026 at 4:56

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