Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK and is on the increase, with more than 69,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the UK, and more than a million in the US - double the numbers in the 80s. Yet, no one quite knows why, and debate still rages about the exact role played by the sun in skin cancer. The accepted medical line is that most skin cancers are caused by damage from UV (Ultraviolet) rays in sunlight, and could be prevented if we protect ourselves from the sun. However, another respected medical faction says that such advice is misleading and even dangerous to our overall health. This thorough book looks at both sides of the question. It also covers: the suncream debate; types of melanoma - malignant melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas; signs and symptoms - check your moles; early diagnosis; treatment and surgery; and lifestyle issues.