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In 2017 Mike’s wife spotted what looked like a blackhead on the back of his upper left ear, a few months later he was diagnosed with Stage 1a malignant melanoma. Two and a half years later, at a routine check up a consultant spotted a bluish tinge near the original site of Mike’s melanoma, this was confirmed to be stage 3b malignant melanoma.
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Issie has had three melanomas since 2012. After undergoing several surgeries and receiving immunotherapy treatment with pembrolizumab, she is now being monitored with regular scans and skin checks at her local hospital. She has generously shared her experience with us.
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Jane Henderson’s daughter, Esther was diagnosed with secondary melanoma in 2005, with the consent of Esther, Jane has kindly shared her story with us.
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Leah was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma in June 2020. Unlike many patients, who are diagnosed after discovering an unusual mole or lesion, Leah’s journey started with a chronic cough and no known primary melanoma. Leah has generously shared her experience with us.
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A BBC news investigation has found that social media influencers are promoting unregulated tanning products to millions of their followers.
Click here to watch the BBC news video.
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Chris Bryant MP, Patron of Melanoma Focus, joins Dr. Mark Harries, Chair of Trustees to discuss his experiences with Stage 3 Melanoma.
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