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News · 22 May 2026

UK sees record melanoma diagnoses, use sun cream

UK sees record melanoma diagnoses, use sun cream

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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.

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