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Update on this ‘journey’: as my lesion had changed considerably from biopsy to diagnosis (almost 16 weeks), and as the only contact I’d had was the...

I was referred for a skin biopsy on 19/7/24 and told it didn’t look worrying so the results might take some time. Ok, I thought, they know best. I called the...

I have an actinic keratosis on the bridge of my nose and what looks like a BCC which has sprung up pretty quickly on the side of my forehead. I am white,...

‼ Whatever you are doing this weekend to enjoy the glorious weather - be warned that UV levels are VERY HIGH across parts of the country and sun damage can...

☀ Get sun savvy and look after your skin health 🧡 ☀ Cover up with clothing, including a sun hat and quality sunglasses ☀ Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen with 4...

🧡 Remembering our beautiful, courageous and devoted mum, wife and nana Karen Clifford (represented by the KC in SKCIN) today on what would have been her 80th...

EDUCATING THE NATION TO COMBAT SKIN CANCER AND SAVE LIVES. Skcin is the UK’s leading skin cancer charity specialising in the prevention and early detection of...

🌞 With the UV index reaching HIGH across parts of the country this weekend, enjoy the sun SAFELY! Cover up with clothing including a wide brimmed hat and UV...

THE UV INDEX WILL REACH 6 IN PARTS OF THE UK THIS WEEKEND, MEANING THE SUN’S UVB ‘BURNING RAYS’ ARE HIGH!’ - BE SURE TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN! Cumulative sun...

🧡 Enjoy a special day, whether making special memories or remembering special times. 🧡 #fathersday #family #specialtimestogether #makingmemoriesforlife...

Since 1973, death rates from melanoma (the most serious type of skin cancer) have risen by 219% in men, compared to an increase of 76% in women and statistics...

We are sharing this because Esther Allen and her mother Jane Henderson, a SKCIN Ambassador have been avid supporters of our work for well over a decade, as...

📣 It’s been another busy May facilitating the usual numerous national media requests in print, on-line, on the radio and TV, raising lots of...

📣 With 1 in 5 diagnosed with at least 1 skin cancer in their lifetime, outdoor workers at 60% greater risk and men 69% more likely to die from the disease -...

📣 RAISIN’ AWARENESS! UV radiation is responsible for 90% of the UK’s most common cancer and 80% of the visible signs of aging. ‼ Shade is underestimated as...

Hi, I have noticed quite a large area of skin on my torso , below breast, over the top of the left ribs, has changed colour and texture. It is a funny...

“I have never really been a sun worshipper but I have used sunbeds in the past. I used to hire one for use at home in my late teens/early 20’s then used the...

🌞 With the UV index reaching HIGH across parts of the country this weekend, enjoy the sun SAFELY! Cover up with clothing including a wide brimmed hat and UV...

For all the advice, guidance and self-management tools you need to help you reduce your risk of skin cancer and detect the early warning signs - install the...

Following 2 years of development, Skcin are delighted to announce the official re-launch of our national Sun Safe Workplaces accreditation programme! 💪 ‼...

🧡 EDUCATION IS OUR GREATEST WEAPON IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SKIN CANCER! Join us this #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth and TAKE ACTION with our range of bespoke...

‼ Get ready for Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2024! 🌞 LET’S DO THIS!💪 #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth #TakeCharge #TakeAction #CombatSkinCancer

‼ JUST A FEW DAYS TO GO UNTIL 100 MILES IN MAY! Register today! 🧡💪👍🎖 Join forces with SKCIN and Melanoma Focus for the 100 Miles in May Challenge to...

HiI have something at the tip of my nose If I upload a picture can anyone suggest what it could be ,from online it looks like basal cell carcinoma

💪 EDUCATION IS OUR GREATEST WEAPON IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SKIN CANCER! These are just a couple of examples of the fabulous feedback we receive daily from our...

🧡🧡🧡 An unexpected, wonderful plug from Chris Evans on @virginradiouk this morning resulted in hundreds of registrations to our app! Chris said: “I want...

🧡 With just a few weeks to go until 100 Miles in May 2004, if you are passionate about making a difference, this is your chance to support the UK’s two...

And we couldn’t agree more! 90% of skin cancers are preventable, and if detected early almost always curable. That’s why our work focuses so strongly on...

🌞 As the UV Index rises - here’s what you need to know: • UV Radiation is the direct cause of 90% of the world’s most common cancer • It cannot be felt...

100 miles in 1 month. Your challenge - done your way! Raise vital funds and awareness for two leading charities SKCIN and Melanoma Focus this Skin Cancer...