The Pat Kenny Show The importance of sun protection on your skin
Aug 12, 2025
As the sun returns, the podcast highlights the critical need for sun protection to combat rising skin cancer risks. Personal stories reveal the life-altering impact of melanoma, with one guest sharing her journey through diagnosis and treatment. The emotional and physical challenges she faced underline the importance of being vigilant about skin care. Listeners are urged to prioritize sun protection regardless of the weather and to be aware of the dangers lurking even on cloudy days.
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Rising Skin Cancer Rates In Ireland
- Skin cancer is Ireland's most common cancer and incidence is expected to double by 2040.
- Sun protection matters year-round, not just on peak sunny days.
Youthful Sunbed Use And Regret
- Gill Costelloe used sunbeds in her youth to get a base tan before holidays despite burning sometimes.
- She now recognises those choices likely caused long-term skin damage leading to cancer years later.
Early Melanoma Found By A Friend
- Gill's first melanoma was found after a friend noticed a dark mole at a wedding and her GP removed it.
- That initial diagnosis was stage one and followed by five years of hospital monitoring.