Melanoma Awareness Month is a pan European initiative to promote the early detection and prevention of skin cancer. Here’s how you can get involved:
• Melanoma Awareness in Ireland
• Prevention, Detection and Treatment
• Learn how to check you moles correctly
• Sun Safety
Plus, all attendees will receive a free La Roche-Posay goodie bag.
Nearly 90,000 skin cancers are diagnosed every year in Europe. Ireland has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in Europe, with nearly 8,000 cases diagnosed in 2007*.
• In Ireland 1 in every 10 women will develop skin cancer by the time they are 74**
• 66% of Irish people have a higher risk of developing skin cancer because of their skin type**
• 90% of skin cancers can be cured, if detected on time
*SOURCE: National Cancer Registry, Ireland
**SOURCE: www.cancer.ie/sunsmart
FREE PUBLIC LECTURE
When?
14th May 2009, 18:00 -19:30
Where?
Royal College of Surgeons,
123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin D2
Come along to our free public lecture on Melanoma Awareness at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin on 14th May 2009. You’ll hear from an expert talking about:When?
14th May 2009, 18:00 -19:30
Where?
Royal College of Surgeons,
123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin D2
• Melanoma Awareness in Ireland
• Prevention, Detection and Treatment
• Learn how to check you moles correctly
• Sun Safety
Plus, all attendees will receive a free La Roche-Posay goodie bag.
Nearly 90,000 skin cancers are diagnosed every year in Europe. Ireland has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in Europe, with nearly 8,000 cases diagnosed in 2007*.
• In Ireland 1 in every 10 women will develop skin cancer by the time they are 74**
• 66% of Irish people have a higher risk of developing skin cancer because of their skin type**
• 90% of skin cancers can be cured, if detected on time
*SOURCE: National Cancer Registry, Ireland
**SOURCE: www.cancer.ie/sunsmart
Places are limited so complete this form to reserve your free place.
You have a right to review and to correct any data concerning you. These rights can be exercised by contacting the Consumer Advisory on 0800 169 6193 in the UK 1890 946 328 in the Republic of Ireland or in writing to Data Controller, Vichy, Cosmétique Active (U.K.) Limited, 255 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 8AZ.
You have a right to review and to correct any data concerning you. These rights can be exercised by contacting the Consumer Advisory on 0800 169 6193 in the UK 1890 946 328 in the Republic of Ireland or in writing to Data Controller, Vichy, Cosmétique Active (U.K.) Limited, 255 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 8AZ.
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MY SKIN CHECK is a public health website dedicated to raising awareness on the early screening of skin cancer: • watch videos about how to check your moles • record a map of your moles • understand your personal risk level • read the 5 good sun practices my-skincheck.com is a follow up in between specialist examinations. If you have any concerns it is vital to visit your GP or Dermatologist. |
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