Naas Woman Diagnosed With Skin Cancer Four Times Is Raising Awareness Nationwide

Monday, 8 June 2026 15:43

By Daniel Maher

She is also a patient partner with the Irish Cancer Society.

A Naas woman who has been diagnosed with skin cancer four times has issued a series of warnings about cancer development.

Linda Chanders is also a patient partner with the Irish Cancer Society.

Ms Chanders who first received a diagnosis in 2021.

Speaking on Kildare Today, she said that it's important to be very careful when it comes to sun protection:

"What we do now will affect us in the next 5 to 10 years, particularly for children."

Ms Chanders emphasised the importance of check-ups and early intervention.

"It's all about early intervention, know your body, check your body every month for anything that is different."

She also dismissed some perceptions people may have of skin cancer.

"Skin cancer was often known as an older person's condition, but now we're seeing younger people getting it, we're seeing people in their 30s [getting skin cancer]. It effects everybody."

"Sadly this year a 15-year-old lost his life to melanoma."

She is now undertaking a project of travelling to every county in Ireland offering a free programme about how to prevent skin cancer while also raising awareness about it.

"I'm asking people if anyone has a barn, a shed, a community hall or anywhere that we can gather people to do our presentation and meet people."

"It's quick, short, and to the point."

The full interview can be heard below:

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