Ireland ‘facing a skin cancer epidemic’, warns charity

Ireland is facing a “skin cancer epidemic”, the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) has warned.

The charity wants the skin cancer prevention plan, prioritised in the National Cancer Strategy, published by the year end.

“Ireland is facing a skin cancer epidemic in the next few decades, with skin cancer cases to rise by almost two-thirds by 2040 to nearly 19,000 cases a year,” said Donal Buggy, ICS head of services and advocacy.