Skin Cancer & Men

A recent Cancer Research UK study has revealed that more men are dying from Skin Cancer than women. Despite the numbers of men diagnosed with melanoma or any other Skin Cancer being relatively the same as the amount of women diagnosed, the study reveals that much more men are dying from the disease.

Male incidence rates are now more than five times higher than they were 30 years ago - rising from 2.7 per 100,000 to 17.2 per 100,000.

Skin Cancer is a preventable disease and by taking the necessary precautions whilst you are out in the sun and avoiding UV Sunbeds you will be considerably more safe from the dangers of melanoma and skin cancer.

Men can be hesitant in going to their Doctor or GP but MASScot advises having any mole checked out if you are in any way suspicious.

Men can often develop the cancer on their back rather than arms and legs which may make it more difficult for them to spot. So make sure you have someone check your back just in case!

For more information on Melanoma and Skin Cancer visit MASScot's website: click here.

To read more on Cancer Research UK's findings click on the link below for a more detailed explanation. 


Source: Cancer Research UK