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What is Melanoma?
These cancerous growths develop when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most commonly caused by over-exposure to UV radiation) trigger mutations that lead the
skin
cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant
tumours
.
These cancerous growths develop when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most commonly caused by over-exposure to UV radiation) trigger mutations that lead the
skin
cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant
tumours
.
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5 months ago
Thank you!
🧡🙏 Our heartfelt thanks go to Nicola Dow for raising £1970 on her fundraising day on 20th January. Nicola organised a fantastic pub event with a pub quiz, Mr & Mrs, bingo and bonus ball raffle in addition to another raffle that raised a further £900. During the event Nicola gave out lots of information
🧡🙏 Our heartfelt thanks go to Nicola Dow for raising £1970 on her fundraising day on 20th January. Nicola organised a fantastic pub event with a pub quiz, Mr & Mrs, bingo and bonus ball raffle in addition to another raffle that raised a further £900. During the event Nicola gave out lots of information
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30 days ago
Our Heartfelt thanks!
‼ The lesion featured in this post may look like eczema or benign skin lesion, but it is in fact a melanoma! In rarer cases, all types of melanoma can lack pigmentation – these are known as amelanotic melanoma. Jane’s story below highlights just how important it is to get any abnormalities checked out
‼ The lesion featured in this post may look like eczema or benign skin lesion, but it is in fact a melanoma! In rarer cases, all types of melanoma can lack pigmentation – these are known as amelanotic melanoma. Jane’s story below highlights just how important it is to get any abnormalities checked out
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Selegiline side effects
Hi All. Due to drug shortages we've been unable to get rasagiline and had to swap to selegiline. Since the swap mum has had lots of unusual bleeding and the GP thinks it may be a side effect of the selegiline. Just wondered if anyone else has had similar problems and if so how did you resolve things?
Hi All. Due to drug shortages we've been unable to get rasagiline and had to swap to selegiline. Since the swap mum has had lots of unusual bleeding and the GP thinks it may be a side effect of the selegiline. Just wondered if anyone else has had similar problems and if so how did you resolve things?
Joluu
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PSP Association
2 months ago
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I have been dealing with a skin condition for almost 3 years. I have seen other posts like mine. One person was even trying to get on a talk show. I too have been dismissed by health providers. I have had one person mention Reactive perforating collagenosis (RPC) Reactive perforating collagenosis (RPC
I have been dealing with a skin condition for almost 3 years. I have seen other posts like mine. One person was even trying to get on a talk show. I too have been dismissed by health providers. I have had one person mention Reactive perforating collagenosis (RPC) Reactive perforating collagenosis (RPC
Mystery20
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MY SKIN
2 months ago
Masced Pro Training
‼ Over 25% of GP consultations are dermatology related, yet GPs only receive around 2 weeks training on dermatology AS A WHOLE - so unless a GP has what is referred to as 'a specialist interest in skin cancer', they have little-to-no training on the subject! That’s just one of the reasons why we developed
‼ Over 25% of GP consultations are dermatology related, yet GPs only receive around 2 weeks training on dermatology AS A WHOLE - so unless a GP has what is referred to as 'a specialist interest in skin cancer', they have little-to-no training on the subject! That’s just one of the reasons why we developed
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Skin Cancer UK
2 months ago
Acalabrutinib and Skin Cancers
I began taking Acalabrutinib three years ago as a participant in a clinical trial. I have enjoyed excellent success. However, recently I began breaking out in skin cancer lesions on various parts of the body. Particularly on my legs, ankles and feet. I have been prone to sun damaged skin converting
I began taking Acalabrutinib three years ago as a participant in a clinical trial. I have enjoyed excellent success. However, recently I began breaking out in skin cancer lesions on various parts of the body. Particularly on my legs, ankles and feet. I have been prone to sun damaged skin converting
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CLL Support
2 months ago
Men and Melanoma
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 reveal that men are 69% more likely to die from the disease! Despite the fact that 1 in 4 men in the UK will develop a form of skin cancer
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 reveal that men are 69% more likely to die from the disease! Despite the fact that 1 in 4 men in the UK will develop a form of skin cancer
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2 months ago
NMSC- Non melanoma Skin cancer
NMSC - Non-melanoma Skin Cancer is globally the most common form of cancer. 1 in 4 UK males and 1 in 5 UK females will be diagnosed with NMSC in their lifetime - and if diagnosed once, you could have many more! Learning how to spot the early signs and symptoms is vital, as if detected, diagnosed and
NMSC - Non-melanoma Skin Cancer is globally the most common form of cancer. 1 in 4 UK males and 1 in 5 UK females will be diagnosed with NMSC in their lifetime - and if diagnosed once, you could have many more! Learning how to spot the early signs and symptoms is vital, as if detected, diagnosed and
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2 months ago
Teva - short supply
Happy New Year everyone , Is anyone else finding it difficult to get 100mcg and 50 mcg Teva Levothyroxine ? I had a thyroidectomy 6 years ago and have been really well on this medication. I changed to Accent because independent pharmacist unable to source Teva . I was really unwell for 7 days on Accent
Happy New Year everyone , Is anyone else finding it difficult to get 100mcg and 50 mcg Teva Levothyroxine ? I had a thyroidectomy 6 years ago and have been really well on this medication. I changed to Accent because independent pharmacist unable to source Teva . I was really unwell for 7 days on Accent
CheerfulCharlie
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
18 years ago today!
🧡 18 years ago today we said our final farewell to our beautiful mother, best friend, devoted wife and grandmother Karen Clifford (represented by the KC in SKCIN) following her courageous battle to melanoma. The devastation caused by her loss, made us determined to ensure her untimely death was not
🧡 18 years ago today we said our final farewell to our beautiful mother, best friend, devoted wife and grandmother Karen Clifford (represented by the KC in SKCIN) following her courageous battle to melanoma. The devastation caused by her loss, made us determined to ensure her untimely death was not
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3 months ago
Masced ( Melanoma and Skin Cancer Early Detection) course
If you work in any industry that has regular observation of peoples skin - you are uniquely placed to spot the early signs of skin cancer and provide trusted advice and signposting for professional clinical assessment. Early detection, diagnosis and treatment SAVES LIVES! The MASCED (Melanoma and
If you work in any industry that has regular observation of peoples skin - you are uniquely placed to spot the early signs of skin cancer and provide trusted advice and signposting for professional clinical assessment. Early detection, diagnosis and treatment SAVES LIVES! The MASCED (Melanoma and
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Skin Cancer UK
3 months ago
Amelanotic Melanoma
Whilst amelanotic melanoma is relatively uncommon fatality rates tend to be higher because they often go undetected for longer, are often misdiagnosed because they mimic other skin lesions and are therefore commonly diagnosed at later stages. Any subtype of melanoma can be amelanotic. They can appear
Whilst amelanotic melanoma is relatively uncommon fatality rates tend to be higher because they often go undetected for longer, are often misdiagnosed because they mimic other skin lesions and are therefore commonly diagnosed at later stages. Any subtype of melanoma can be amelanotic. They can appear
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4 months ago
Association between different water iodine exposures & thyroid cancer: A retrospective study of high water iodine areas in China 2009-20
There are many differences between China and the UK. Including other aspects of water quality/analysis, diet, etc. For example, distribution of selenium in China is very complicated with adjacent areas sometimes have very different selenium intake.Therefore, we simply cannot pick up this paper and apply
There are many differences between China and the UK. Including other aspects of water quality/analysis, diet, etc. For example, distribution of selenium in China is very complicated with adjacent areas sometimes have very different selenium intake.Therefore, we simply cannot pick up this paper and apply
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
90% of skin cancer is preventable!
1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women will be diagnosed with skin cancer in the UK. With up to 90% of cases being preventable it seems ludicrous that the estimated annual burden on the NHS is £500 million!!!!! It’s not rocket science! It’s a no-brainer - Education is key to combatting the disease and SAVING
1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women will be diagnosed with skin cancer in the UK. With up to 90% of cases being preventable it seems ludicrous that the estimated annual burden on the NHS is £500 million!!!!! It’s not rocket science! It’s a no-brainer - Education is key to combatting the disease and SAVING
SkcinHQ
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5 months ago
Chose Cosmetic surgeon to check mole or wait 4 months for dermatologist?
How can I ascertain, whether the skin lesion at the ear lobe is indeed Basal Cell Cancer as suspected by dermatologist after visual and manual inspection of the area and referred me urgently because of somewhat unclear colour. So only 16 weeks wait instead of 2 years My private health insurance
How can I ascertain, whether the skin lesion at the ear lobe is indeed Basal Cell Cancer as suspected by dermatologist after visual and manual inspection of the area and referred me urgently because of somewhat unclear colour. So only 16 weeks wait instead of 2 years My private health insurance
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Skin Cancer UK
6 months ago
Lauren detects skin cancer on her mother through undertaking the Masced course
“I have been in the beauty industry since 2017 and first completed Skcin’s MASCED Accreditation in Sept 2019 after delving into specialising in skin treatments. On 9th June this year I noticed a change in my mums mole on the back of her arm, everything about this particular mole looked alarming.
“I have been in the beauty industry since 2017 and first completed Skcin’s MASCED Accreditation in Sept 2019 after delving into specialising in skin treatments. On 9th June this year I noticed a change in my mums mole on the back of her arm, everything about this particular mole looked alarming.
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6 months ago
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma
Unlike more common forms of melanoma, Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (ALM) is usually located on the palms of hands and soles of feet. ALM is the only type of melanoma which arises equally across all skin types and is frequently observed in darker skin types. ALM can advance faster than other melanoma, becoming
Unlike more common forms of melanoma, Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (ALM) is usually located on the palms of hands and soles of feet. ALM is the only type of melanoma which arises equally across all skin types and is frequently observed in darker skin types. ALM can advance faster than other melanoma, becoming
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8 months ago
It’s a common misconception that people with darker skin tones are immune to skin cancer
It’s a common misconception that people with darker skin tones are immune to skin cancer. Individuals of all skin types, from all ethnicities can develop skin cancer. The term ’skin of colour’ refers to diverse skin colours which includes people of Asian, African, Latino, Middle Eastern and Native
It’s a common misconception that people with darker skin tones are immune to skin cancer. Individuals of all skin types, from all ethnicities can develop skin cancer. The term ’skin of colour’ refers to diverse skin colours which includes people of Asian, African, Latino, Middle Eastern and Native
SkcinHQ
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8 months ago
Early detection saves lives!
‼️ EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES! Check your skin monthly and seek immediate professional advice with anything NEW, UNUSUAL or CHANGING.BE WARNED! Skin cancer comes in many guises and not all types of melanoma follow the ABCDE rule!To LEARN MORE and TAKE CHARGE of your skin health and surveillance, install
‼️ EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES! Check your skin monthly and seek immediate professional advice with anything NEW, UNUSUAL or CHANGING.BE WARNED! Skin cancer comes in many guises and not all types of melanoma follow the ABCDE rule!To LEARN MORE and TAKE CHARGE of your skin health and surveillance, install
SkcinHQ
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Skin Cancer UK
9 months ago
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