Spot skin cancer early

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK and the number of people who develop it is increasing. Over 2,600 people die from skin cancer each year in the UK. The good news is that if the signs and symptoms of skin cancer are  spotted early it's easier to treat and the chances of survival are higher.

Justine's story

Justine from Liverpool was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, at the age of 36.

She started using  sunbeds when she was 15 and used them to keep her tan up in between holidays, until she was diagnosed with  skin cancer.

The more you use a sunbed the greater your risk of skin cancer. Using a sunbed once a month or more, can increase your risk of skin cancer by more than half. So when the tan fades, the damage remains.

Watch Justine's video, hear her story and learn why spotting skin cancer early is important

View a  transcript of Justine's film