Six early warning signs of skin cancer revealed - and when to worry about patches on the GENITALS - as charities warn over 20,000 cases are expected this year Melanoma diagnoses follow the ABCDEs pertaining to mole size, colour, etc By John Ely Deputy Health Editor For Mailonline Published: 05:34 EDT, 27 May 2024 | Updated: 05:34 EDT, 27 May 2024 e-mail View comments Sun-loving Brits have been urged to do all they can to avoid getting melanoma this summer. Melanoma is one of the most dangerous types of skin cancer , accounting for four out of five deaths due to the disease but only 1 per cent of total cases. With the cancer is extremely treatable if caught in early, experts have urged people to keep an eye out for any potential signs of the disease.
It comes as Cancer Research UK warns melanoma skin cancer rates are expected to reach a record high in the UK this summer. Rates of the cancer, which is usually caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun or tanning beds, have increased by almost a third in a decade. And with summer holidays fast approaching, research suggests that 20,800 cases of the disease could be expected this year.
Here, dermatologists to break down the early warning signs of skin cancer you need to know to help you protect yourself. Signs of skin cancer range from innocuous to obvious, but experts warn that treating cases early is key to making sure they do not spread or further develop Asymmetrical moles Dermatologists follow the ABCDEs w.
