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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,...

I have an actinic keratosis on the bridge of my nose and what looks like a BCC w...

•10 days ago

High UV this weekend!

‼ 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...

‼ Whatever you are doing this weekend to enjoy the glorious weather - be warned ...

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Prevention is better than Cure!

☀ 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...

☀ Get sun savvy and look after your skin health 🧡 ☀ Cover up with clothing, ...

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Happy heavenly 80th birthday!

🧡 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...

🧡 Remembering our beautiful, courageous and devoted mum, wife and nana Karen Cl...

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It’s not just skin cancer

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...

EDUCATING THE NATION TO COMBAT SKIN CANCER AND SAVE LIVES. Skcin is the UK’s lea...

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Don’t toast, use your loaf!

🌞 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...

🌞 With the UV index reaching HIGH across parts of the country this weekend, enj...

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The UV is increasing this week

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...

THE UV INDEX WILL REACH 6 IN PARTS OF THE UK THIS WEEKEND, MEANING THE SUN’S UVB...

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Happy Father’s Day!

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

🧡 Enjoy a special day, whether making special memories or remembering special t...

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Outdoor workers

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...

Since 1973, death rates from melanoma (the most serious type of skin cancer) hav...

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Support Esther Allen

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...

We are sharing this because Esther Allen and her mother Jane Henderson, a SKCIN ...

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It’s been a busy May!

📣 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...

📣 It’s been another busy May facilitating the usual numerous national media req...

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Skcin partner with SIG Roofing

📣 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 -...

📣 With 1 in 5 diagnosed with at least 1 skin cancer in their lifetime, outdoor ...

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Raisin awareness!

📣 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...

📣 RAISIN’ AWARENESS! UV radiation is responsible for 90% of the UK’s most commo...

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skin changes

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...

Hi, I have noticed quite a large area of skin on my torso , below breast, over...

•4 months ago

Thank you Angela for sharing your story!

“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...

“I have never really been a sun worshipper but I have used sunbeds in the past. ...

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Don’t toast, Use your loaf!

🌞 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...

🌞 With the UV index reaching HIGH across parts of the country this weekend, enj...

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Skcin App

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...

For all the advice, guidance and self-management tools you need to help you redu...

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Sun safe Workplaces

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

Following 2 years of development, Skcin are delighted to announce the official r...

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Skin Cancer Awareness month

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

🧡 EDUCATION IS OUR GREATEST WEAPON IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SKIN CANCER! Join us th...

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month

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

‼ Get ready for Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2024! 🌞 LET’S DO THIS!💪 #SkinC...

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Last chance to register for 100 Miles in May!

‼ 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...

‼ JUST A FEW DAYS TO GO UNTIL 100 MILES IN MAY! Register today! 🧡💪👍🎖 Join...

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Anyone advice

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

HiI have something at the tip of my nose If I upload a picture can anyone sugges...

•5 months ago

Sun Safe Schools

💪 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...

💪 EDUCATION IS OUR GREATEST WEAPON IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SKIN CANCER! These are ...

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Skcin App

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

🧡🧡🧡 An unexpected, wonderful plug from Chris Evans on @virginradiouk this mor...

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2 weeks to go until 100 Miles in May!

🧡 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...

🧡 With just a few weeks to go until 100 Miles in May 2004, if you are passionat...

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Education is power!

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...

And we couldn’t agree more! 90% of skin cancers are preventable, and if detected...

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As the UV rises

🌞 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...

🌞 As the UV Index rises - here’s what you need to know: • UV Radiation is t...

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1 month to go!

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...

100 miles in 1 month. Your challenge - done your way! Raise vital funds and awar...

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Easter UV levels may reach 4.

🌞 With UV levels reaching 4 in parts of the UK this Easter, be a good egg and protect your shell from UV damage! Prevention is better than cure.

🌞 With UV levels reaching 4 in parts of the UK this Easter, be a good egg and p...

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Training Eyes to Save Lives!

‼️ Did you know that around half of melanoma cases arise on the lower limb, yet melanoma of the foot and lower leg has an outstanding misdiagnosis rate of......

‼️ Did you know that around half of melanoma cases arise on the lower limb, yet ...

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