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A short film from Euromelanoma about life after skin cancer diagnosis
A short film from Euromelanoma about life after skin cancer diagnosis (with English subtitles)
Leaflet
Poster
Skin Check Guide
Patient Charter
Digital poster - 5s
Digital poster - 10s
Preventing skin cancer
Skin cancer is one of the world’s most common cancers. The good news is that it is usually treatable if detected early - and there are things we can do to prevent it.
Always be sunsafe
Avoid unnecessary exposure.
Seek shade where possible, and avoid the summer sun during the middle of the day.
Wear protective clothing
Include dark colours, long sleeves, a widebrimmed hat and UV-rated sunglasses.
For children, look for clothing with inbuilt sun protection.
Apply sunscreen
Check that yours has a high protection factor against both UVA and UVB rays. Remember that sunscreen takes effect around half an hour after its application and only lasts for two to three hours.
Protect children
Children are at the greatest risk of long-term health issues related to unsafe sun exposure.
Outside play is important, but you should never let a child get sunburnt.
What to look for
Check your skin once a month for spots that:
Change size, colour and/or shape
Appear different to the rest (the ‘Ugly Duckling’ sign)
Are asymmetric or have uneven borders
Feel rough or scaly (sometimes you can feel lesions before you can see them)
Are multi-coloured
Are itchy
Are bleeding or oozing
Look pearly
Look like a wound but do not heal
If you see two or more of these warning signs, don’t delay. Visit your doctor immediately.
