Woman, 24, dies of cancer just months after complaining of a sore on her tongue

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

‘I’m a dermatologist – finding this spot on your skin could save your life’

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

Sarah Ferguson skin cancer diagnosis – three different types of the disease and symptoms

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

Skin cancer symptoms could appear in the fingernails

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