Regional Advisory Committee on Cancer - Report on Skin Cancer (September 2004) (PDF 201 KB)

Skin cancer is the diagnosis for about a quarter of all patients with cancer and because most of the work is done on an outpatient basis the true extent of the disease has largely gone unrecognised. Skin cancers are related to ultraviolet radiation exposure. Geographic latitude as well as attitude affects the amount of ultraviolet exposure and the risk of skin cancer, with people from Northern Ireland exposing themselves to higher levels of ultraviolet radiation when on holiday abroad and artificially from sunbeds. Ozone depletion is known to increase the risk of ultraviolet exposure and skin cancer. The majority of people living in Northern Ireland have pale skin and are at increased risk of developing skin cancer, as are some patients with an increased genetic risk for cancer. Some pre-existing skin lesions are known to increase the risk of developing skin cancer. Data collection on the incidence of non melanoma skin cancer in Northern Ireland was not available before the establishment of the Cancer Registry in 1993. There is however good data on the incidence of melanoma before that period. In 1974 there were 39 cases in melanoma in Northern Ireland, by 2000 this had risen by almost 500% to 185 cases. åÊ

Cancer Inequalities in the East Midlands

This report by Trent Cancer Registry and EMPHO provides important information on variations in the incidence, mortality and survival for the four most common cancers diagnosed in people living in the East Midlands (lung, colorectal, breast and prostate). In particular, it highlights large differences in incidence and mortality rates between different parts of the Region and identifies significant gaps in survival after diagnosis between the most affluent and most deprived areas.

IPH response to Seanad Consultation Committee on 'Changes in lifestyle can prevent approximately one third of cancers. How does Government and Society respond to this challenge?'

IPH responded to the Seanad Consultation Committee on the consultation topic ‘Changes in lifestyle can prevent approximately one third of cancers.  How does Government and Society respond to this challenge?’. Between 2010 and 2020 the total number of cancers in Ireland is projected to increase by 40% for women and by just over 50% for men (National Cancer Registry).  A focus is needed on developing social, economical and built environments that support healthy choices. IPH presented recommendations based on the international evidence-base as well as national cancer data and research.

Health (Miscellaneous Provision) Bill 2009

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGEING AND OLDER PEOPLE, THE WOMEN’S HEALTH COUNCIL, THE NATIONAL CANCER SCREENING SERVICE BOARD, THE DRUG TREATMENT CENTRE BOARD AND THE CRISIS PREGNANCY AGENCY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXERCISE OF CERTAIN FUNCTIONS RELATING TO SUPERANNUATION BY THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND CHILDREN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE HEPATITIS C COMPENSATION TRIBUNAL ACT 1997, THE HEALTH ACT 2007 AND THE NATIONAL CANCER REGISTRY BOARD (ESTABLISHMENT) ORDER 1991 AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.   Click here to download PDF 410kb Explanatory Document PDF 325kb Regulatory Impact Analysis PDF 31kb