Skin cancer rise warning for over 55s
Skin cancer rates in Scotland have more than doubled among those aged 55 and over in the past 20 years, a leading charity has reported. Cancer Research UK highlighted the statistics as it issued advice on safety in the sun this summer. In Scotland, 900 people aged 55 and over are now diagnosed with malignant melanoma - the most dangerous form of skin cancer. The total number diagnosed across all age groups is about 1,300. The charity said rates of malignant melanoma have rise
