Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on 1st May, 2025

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

Throughout this month, Melanoma UK will be sharing information about prevention, detection and risk factors. We encourage everyone to take the time to learn about skin health and how to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Together, we can reduce the incidence of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer and save lives. Let’s make this awareness month count!

UV exposure from the sun is one of the main causes of skin cancer and also one of the most preventable.

A range of fundraising events take place throughout the month with proceeds going to fund education and research into new treatments.

Data from the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer suggests the global total number of new melanoma cases will reach 413,100 per year by 2030. This is an increase of over 27% on the 324,635 cases registered a decade earlier in 2020. Melanoma mortality is predicted to reach 74,750 in 2030, a 31% increase on the 57,043 deaths in 2020.

With melanoma incidence rates rising around the world, it’s never been more important for people to check their skin regularly.

For more information or how to get involved visit the Melanoma UK Website