The City of Enderby has declared May 2026 as Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
In a social media post, the city said skin cancer is the most common cancer in Canada and, as summer approaches, it will highlight how residents can stay protected.
The city outlined the six “S’s” for sun safety:
- SLIP on a T-shirt to keep shoulders covered as they can easily burn
- SLOP on a broad-brimmed hat that shades the face, neck and ears
- SLAP on SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen
- SEEK shade whenever possible, particularly between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- SLIDE on quality wraparound sunglasses
- SCAN your skin and do a skin check once a month
According to BC Cancer, about one in seven people living in B.C. will develop skin cancer over their lifetime. Despite being the most common type of cancer, it is also the most preventable.
The city is encouraging residents to protect themselves from skin cancer by following these guidelines.
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