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The holiday season is almost upon us, and as we prepare for all of the Christmas nights out, dinners and lunches, it’s vital to think about the health of our skin at this indulgent time of year.

BY DECLAN VARLEY

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Ireland, with around 13,000 new cases every year. Very worryingly, this number is projected to double by 2045. However, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable.

Supermac’s is hosting its annual charity fundraiser on November 25 at the LoughRea Hotel & Spa and this year proceeds will be in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI). In Ireland, one in seven women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. It is the second most common cancer in Irish women after skin cancer and the most common cancer in women over 50.

The Pink Ladies Afternoon Tea is back this October at the g Hotel for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Skin cancer is now the number one most diagnosed cancer in Ireland. As part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, top Irish skin expert Eavanna Breen wants to remind people of the importance of protecting your skin from the sun, as the summer fast approaches.

Top Irish skin expert Eavanna Breen wants to remind the Irish public of the importance of protecting your skin from the sun, as the summer fast approaches.

A common misconception is how a large proportion of Irish people only concern themselves with applying SPF products and generally protecting their skin from the sun throughout the warmer months or when on holiday, believing that there is no need for such sun protection efforts in winter.

The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) is reminding people to protect themselves from skin cancer as new Covid-19 public health measures come into effect.

A third of Irish people are ‘not at all worried’ about skin cancer, worrying new research has revealed, despite the fact that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland and claims over 230 lives each year - according to the Irish Cancer Society.