# Common skin cancer rising faster in women

Source: [Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-common-skin-cancer-faster-women.html) · 2026-11-11 · Medicine
Page: https://themorning.science/story/common-skin-cancer-rising-faster-in-women-fd6c69cc078b1d54
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- New research led by QIMR Berghofer reports a decades-long increase in rates of a common form of skin cancer.
- The increase has been documented across Australia and Europe.
- The headline reports that the rise is faster in women.

## Why it matters

The study describes a growing but underrecognized public health challenge, which matters for anyone involved in skin cancer prevention, screening or public health planning.

## Coverage

- [Common skin cancer rising faster in women](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-common-skin-cancer-faster-women.html) — Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories, 2026-11-11

Tags: skin cancer, public health, epidemiology, women's health, dermatology

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