Cancer Trends Report No. 42: Skin Cancer in Ireland (ncri.ie)

• Over 11,000 annual skin cancer diagnoses in Ireland, most common cancer.
• Five-year survival: nearly 100% for non-melanoma, 92% for melanoma.
• Men have higher mortality: 1.6x for melanoma, 2.3x for non-melanoma.

"The National Cancer Registry Ireland's latest report shows over 11,000 skin cancer cases diagnosed annually in Ireland, making it the most common cancer. Survival rates are high: nearly 100% for non-melanoma and 92% for melanoma. About 270 deaths occur per year, with men 1.6 times more likely to die from melanoma and 2.3 times from non-melanoma. Incidence trends vary by sex: melanoma rates are rising in women, while stabilizing in men. Most cases are caught early at stages I or II."