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‘I fell asleep on the beach in the sun. I couldn’t walk the next day’ – melanoma epidemic in older men

David Uttley can almost pinpoint the exact time his nightmare began. He was 15 and on holiday in Brittany. “I fell asleep in the sun on the beach. I couldn’t walk the next day. The sunburn was so painful.” Today, at 60, she is living with stage four melanoma cancer. Like many men growing up… Read More »

Five good skin care habits to help prevent skin cancer

Many dermatologists recommend making a habit of applying sunscreen every day to prevent skin damage. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Sarah Ferguson had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer. The diagnosis of cancer was made after several moles were removed and analyzed on the advice of his dermatologist. Advanced… Read More »