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Last update - 07:37 19/06/2008 Skin cancer rates jump 24 percent in 2006 By Yuval Azoulay, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: skin cancer, melanoma  Melanoma skin cancer diagnoses in Israel rose 24% in 2006, according to figures released by the Israel Cancer Association and the Health Ministry Wednesday. There were 1,200 cases of skin cancer diagnosed in 2006, compared to about 970 cases in previous years. The Cancer Association and the ministry said the increase in melanoma cases is due to increased public awareness to this form of cancer. The public is having more examinations and being tested earlier for the disease, due to the good chances of recovery when it is diagnosed in the early stages. Advertisement The number of men contracting the disease has grown in recent years, due to a low level of awareness of the dangers of sun exposure, while women have already become more aware. On Sunday, 300 skin cancer diagnosis stations will open around the country, for Early Diagnosis of Skin Cancer Awareness week. They stations will be run by the Cancer Association and the health funds, and the checkups will be provided free to the public, regardless of which HMO they belong to. The tests will be offered for six days. A Market Watch survey conducted for the association last week found that 73% of the Jewish public had internalized the main messages relating to proper conduct for prolonged sun exposure. This is particularly true for the 45-54 age bracket. Related articles: When the High Court decides not to decide A breakthrough waiting to happen Bookmark to del.icio.us   Fragile cease-fire Olmert: Gaza cease-fire is fragile, may be short lived. Unbalanced stance Italy FM: EU stance on Israel in past swayed by intolerance.   1.   SUNSCREENS CAUSE CANCER 06:12  |  Moshe 19/06/08

Read & React Olmert: Gaza truce is Hamas' last chance to avoid major IDF op Responses: 240 ANALYSIS / For Gaza truce architect, Israel chose lesser of 2 evils Responses: 110 Editorial: A lengthy cease-fire is an achievement for Israel Responses: 49 Jerusalem denies services to Palestinian residents over the fence Responses: 100 Rosner's Domain / The Joe Lieberman dilemma Responses: 74 More Headlines 23:13 Report: U.S., Canada warn Hezbollah set to strike Jewish targets 00:00 Military sources: IDF to pull troops if Gaza truce holds 02:13 Gazans get much-needed calm, as Hamas works to preserve cease-fire 23:18 Barak: Only U.S. can advance Israel-Syria talks 01:14 Visitors can't get enough of Hitler tours in Munich 22:01 Head of Lebanese terrorist's village: We're preparing for Kuntar's homecoming Sunday 15:48 The Joe Lieberman dilemma 02:31 To buy or not to buy, that is the ethical dilemma 01:37 Likud warns Shas not to back alternative Kadima-led gov't 12:24 Environmentalists win decade-long war against Eilat fish farms 17:20 Taxi and truck drivers protest fuel prices, clog main T.A. artery 17:56 Land mine explosion kills two Bedouin children in Sinai 19:06 Report: Human rights activists in Arab world face countless threats 16:11 Social workers to shut down welfare offices over labor dispute Previous Editions Select Day 19 jun 18 jun 17 jun 16 jun 15 jun 13 jun 12 jun 11 jun 10 jun 09 jun 08 jun 06 jun

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