Skin Cancer Information

Information on Skin Cancer: The types of skin cancer There are three main types of skin cancer. These are: Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, and Malignant melanoma – which is discussed in another section. Over 75% of skin cancers in the UK are basal cell carcinomas – a cancer of the cells at the … Read more

Are you dying to look good?

A study, published in the British Medical Journal in July 2012, evaluated the findings of 27 previous studies related to the use of sunbeds. The study found that the use of sunbeds before the age of 35 was associated with an 87% increased risk of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. A person’s … Read more

Malignant Melanoma Information

Information on Malignant Melanoma There are three main types of skin cancer. These are: Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, and Malignant melanoma. Although basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are much more common, malignant melanoma is a much more aggressive condition. Consequently, the risk of this disease spreading to other parts of the body … Read more