Irish mum opens up on realities of skin cancer treatment as she issues sun warning
A mum-of-six has bravely revealed the realities of skin cancer treatment in a bid to encourage people to take adequate precautions in the sun.She is currently in recovery from treatment for basal cell carcinoma skin cancer and wants to encourage anyone heading on holidays or out in the Irish sun to follow the Sun Smart Code.Deirdre is also highlighting the cost of sun cream as an issue for families and urging Government to follow the Irish Cancer Society’s position on making it more affordable.
"By the second week of treatment, my skin started to break out in spots and blotches and by the third week, I had broken out in blisters and your face and skin just feels so tight. The burning sensation when you’re still having to apply the cream, I can’t describe it. It’s almost like rubbing a hot iron over your face. Despite this, I am so thankful that there was a treatment available to me and that the effects on my skin were temporary.
Further, as a single mother to six children, Deirdre says the cost of suncream poses a barrier to struggling families to protecting your skin:
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