Skin cancer is the most common and fastest rising cancer in the UK. 1 in 4 males / 1 in 5 females will be diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer and 1in 36 males / 1 in 47 females diagnosed with melanoma during their lifetime. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer is now one of the biggest killing cancers in the 15-34 age group. Yet, 90% of all skin cancer cases are preventable and if detected, diagnosed and treated early, 98% curable.
Education is key to combatting the disease and saving lives.
From primary and pre-school education to ‘training eyes to save lives’ across hair, beauty and healthcare industries, Skcin are committed to developing and delivering strategic intervention, driving life-saving education into the hands and hearts of communities nationwide.