The mum of six has urged people to be careful in the sun
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.
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.The National Cancer Registry of Ireland expects this number to double by 2040.Treatment for this skin cancer commonly involves temporary changes to affected areas of the skin, including dryness, irritation and blisters, which can last for several weeks.
"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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