Melanoma skin cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the UK

Melanoma skin cancer accounts for 5% of all new cancer cases (2017-2019).

• 1 in 36 men will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime
• 1 in 47 women will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime
• 86% of melanoma skin cancer cases are preventable

There are two types of skin cancers: melanoma and non-melanoma. For more information please click on the link Melanoma UK