HSE issues stark warning over deadly cancer ahead of Bank Holiday weekend amid major campaign [Video]

HSE chiefs have issued a major warning to the Irish public over a deadly cancer that can affect thousands during the Bank Holiday weekend.

The HSE is urging anyone planning to be outdoors during the bank holiday to be aware of the risks of skin cancer and to take precaution.

The HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Healthy Ireland are reminding the public to protect their skin as temperatures set to improve for the May bank holiday.

While the weekend is looking to be more rainy than many hoped, the summer heat is starting to pick up and UV levels are getting higher.

Temperatures on Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach highs of 17C and 18C on Monday – and the HSE urges the public to have sunscreen at the ready, even if …