A beloved mum-of-two was hit with a devastating diagnosis after what she thought was just an infected toenail turned out to be a rare cancer. Donna Bointon, from Middlesbrough, had been going back and forth to her doctor’s surgery for five years but seeing no improvement despite treatment. Eventually she was referred to hospital where … Read more
A suncream warning has been issued as cases of skin cancer are set for record high. Cancer Research UK has said people need to do more to protect themselves this summer as the melanoma rate continues to rise. The charity has warned that there will be a spike in cases, with 20,800 diagnosed cases predicted … Read more
With over 16,000 new cases of skin cancer annually, as reported by Cancer Research UK, it remains a big concern. While the possibility of skin cancer is frightening, it’s crucial to recognise that almost 90 percent of cases are preventable. Spotting the signs early is key to successful treatment. The symptoms can be varied, making … Read more
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Skin cancer: Dr Chris outlines the signs of a melanoma A young woman died at the age of 24 just months after she started to experience a pain in her throat and sore on her tongue. … Read more
Globally skin cancer is one of the most common forms of the disease with the World Health Organisation reporting up to three million cases every year. And it is feared these numbers will increase if the ozone layer continues to be depleted, leading to more exposure to ultraviolet rays. There are two main types of … Read more
The duchess, Sarah Ferguson, shared her “shock” at being diagnosed with malignant melanoma in an Instagram post. Despite the news she said she is in “good spirits”. The melanoma was discovered during the removal of a cancerous mole during treatment for breast cancer, as she had several moles removed and analysed while having reconstructive surgery. … Read more
Symptoms of health conditions are not always straightforward. In the case of some illnesses the side effects may have an obvious link, such as a cough being a sign of lung cancer. But in other cases they might appear in parts of the body you would not expect. One expert revealed that the appearance of … Read more
