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

The Glasgow Show

MASScot at the Glasgow Show

Melanoma Action and Support Scotland had a fantastic day out at the Glasgow Show which took place over the weekend of the 20th and 21st of July. 

The weather was great and MASScot was out in force to educated those about the dangers of the sun on a scorching Glasgow weekend.

The Glasgow Show involved live music, extreme sports, dance performances, street theatre, countryside activities, children's funfair rides and a main arena filled with international acts.

Whilst at the show MASScot dispensed free sunscreen, provided information on suncream and preventing skin cancer to literally hundreds of people who were all in attendance.

Leigh, Stefanie and Aileen also sold sun hats and took over £200 to boost Melanoma Action and Support Scotland's funds.

MASScot is indebted to Dougie of Radio Clyde for reminding the crowd to go and top up their sun protection time and time again, which was taken up by many people who had come unprepared for the sun. 

MASScot was delighted to be told by the show Events Manager that they will be refunding our fee. Thank you Glasgow City Council for a superb two days. Another thanks must go to the Royal Signals for coming round and making our day. The most fun we have had spreading on sun cream ever.

Melanoma & Skin Cancer News Roundup 05/08/2013

A collection of links from the past few weeks. I've been away on Holiday so I thought instead of missing out on the bits and pieces from the last few weeks I'd just put them all into one round up.


Thunderstorms, hail and even floods to shatter Britain's dry spell - Quote from MASScot Chair Leigh Smith MBE in article. 

• After much of the UK basked in temperatures of at least 28C since July 6, the country is currently experiencing a cooler weekend for the first time in a fortnight, bringing temporary relief from the heat before storms hit on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Source: Telegraph

Parents who let their children get badly sunburned should be referred to social services for neglect, say campaigners - Quote from MASScot Chair Leigh Smith MBE in article.

• Children who get badly sunburned should be referred to social services, say campaigners. They insist parents are guilty of ‘neglect’ if they allow their children to get so severely burned they need hospital treatment. Skin cancer and burns charities say that in cases where health staff have concerns they should report the child’s condition to social workers.

Source: Daily Mail


Scottish skin cancer survival rates at all-time high

• Eight out of 10 men and nine out of 10 women diagnosed with the most dangerous form of skin cancer will now survive the disease, according to a new report.

Source: BBC


Scots scientist says skin cancer vaccine coming

• The leading Scottish doctor who created a jab to prevent cervical cancer says a vaccine to stop people getting skin cancer is now on the horizon. Professor Ian Frazer is involved in research to find viruses that could play a role in the development of skin cancers and said the vaccine could be available in ten years.

Source: Scotsman