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  1. News & Updates
  2. Patient stories

PATIENT STORIES

Welcome to our collection of patient stories. These stories are so important and are daily reminders of why Melanoma UK is committed to supporting anyone dealing with a melanoma diagnosis.

Our patient stories bring you first hand experience of people dealing with melanoma and make them accessible to other people.

If you would like to share your patient story please complete the attached form patient-story

MEET JON. THE REASON WE ARE HERE

MEET JON. THE REASON WE ARE HERE

Meet Jonathan Herron. He's the reason we're here. A young man from Northern Ireland. Kind, funny and courageous beyond all comprehension, he sadly passed away in May 2008. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2018

Updated: 13th October, 2021

Author:

ALL ABOARD THE MELANOMA ROLLERCOASTER

ALL ABOARD THE MELANOMA ROLLERCOASTER

All aboard the Melanoma Rollercoaster - buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride - destination unclear. Read more

Published: 19th June, 2018

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Diane Cannon

THE IMPACT OF A CANCER DIAGNOSIS IS IMMEASURABLE

THE IMPACT OF A CANCER DIAGNOSIS IS IMMEASURABLE

The melanoma cancer diagnosis had come as a surprise to me as I had always taken care to avoid the sun if possible, to cover up and use the highest factor sun screen from a very early age. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2018

Updated: 2nd November, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

I AM 41 AND MELANOMA SCARES ME BUT I AM TRYING TO STAY POSITIVE

I AM 41 AND MELANOMA SCARES ME BUT I AM TRYING TO STAY POSITIVE

I was someone who used to use sunbeds when I was younger to look and feel good in my skin, I also had a lot of moles, that was something I got used to being part of me. Read more

Published: 27th June, 2018

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

THANKFULLY PEMBRO ARRIVED AND I STARTED TREATMENT

THANKFULLY PEMBRO ARRIVED AND I STARTED TREATMENT

After the joys of a laparoscopy and colonoscopy I was found to have a tumour in my small intestine. This was removed a month later and thanks to Tramadol I have no memory of the experience! Read more

Published: 27th June, 2018

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

I HAVE NO IDEA HOW LONG I WILL REMAIN NED BUT IT HAS BEEN A HELL OF A FIGHT!

I HAVE NO IDEA HOW LONG I WILL REMAIN NED BUT IT HAS BEEN A HELL OF A FIGHT!

It was 2011 when I was told I had melanoma. Despite going several times to my GP and been told it was nothing to be concerned about. Read more

Published: 27th June, 2018

Author: Diane Cannon

I CHANGED THE WAY I WORKED BECAUSE OF MY MELANOMA EXPERIENCE

I CHANGED THE WAY I WORKED BECAUSE OF MY MELANOMA EXPERIENCE

Shane McCormick is keen to raise awareness of melanoma skin cancer, particularly in the landscaping and building industry where many people work outdoors and don’t use enough sun protection. Read more

Published: 27th June, 2018

Updated: 20th May, 2022

Author: Diane Cannon

TRYING TO FIND A HAPPY BALANCE

TRYING TO FIND A HAPPY BALANCE

Most days I am a mix of hope and fear future. Hoping and working towards a place where there are more good days than bad, and I find a happy balance. Read more

Published: 28th June, 2018

Author: Diane Cannon

MELANOMA IS NOT ALWAYS SKIN DEEP

MELANOMA IS NOT ALWAYS SKIN DEEP

Not everybody's melanoma journey starts with a suspicious mole or lesion and that was certainly the case for me. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2018

Updated: 30th May, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

I COULD HARDLY TAKE IN WHAT I WAS HEARING!

I COULD HARDLY TAKE IN WHAT I WAS HEARING!

My journey with Melanoma started in September 2020 right in the middle of the pandemic so accessing GP’s etc was more difficult and time consuming than previously. Read more

Published: 30th June, 2018

Updated: 13th October, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

WILL MOLONEY - MY CANCERVERSARY

WILL MOLONEY - MY CANCERVERSARY

Meet Will, a 63 year old melanoma patient battling metastatic melanoma. Today is his first year Cancerversary! Read more

Published: 30th June, 2018

Updated: 28th May, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

MY SKIN CANCER STORY 💔

MY SKIN CANCER STORY 💔

My Skin Cancer Story 💔 I am sharing this with you all to raise awareness for Malignant Melanoma, If this post helps one person then at least one good thing would have come from this. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2018

Updated: 13th October, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

DIAGNOSED AT 23 WITH SUPERFICIAL SPREADING MELANOMA

DIAGNOSED AT 23 WITH SUPERFICIAL SPREADING MELANOMA

I was 23 when I was diagnosed with superficial spreading melanoma. Not something I expected to be enduring at that age, but me being me I took it in my stride and got on with it. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2018

Updated: 13th October, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

THE MELANOMA IN ME

THE MELANOMA IN ME

Adele, a stage 3 melanoma patient, speaks out about the importance of skin self-examinations during self-isolation. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2018

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

THE BIOPSIES WERE TAKEN AND I WAS ASKED TO TAKE A SEAT!

THE BIOPSIES WERE TAKEN AND I WAS ASKED TO TAKE A SEAT!

I don’t post online very often and I’m still unsure if I should but if I can help one family by sharing my story then at least one good thing would have come out of all this. Read more

Published: 6th October, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

LIVING WITH MELANOMA

LIVING WITH MELANOMA

It’s not just skin cancer, and I’m not just a little bit tired! Read more

Published: 26th March, 2019

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2019

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

MARK WATSON SHARES HIS FIGHT WITH MELANOMA

MARK WATSON SHARES HIS FIGHT WITH MELANOMA

Mark Watson shares his story about his battle with melanoma. This is his story so far as told by Mark. Read more

Published: 5th August, 2019

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

NICKY HORTON - MY MELANOMA STORY

NICKY HORTON - MY MELANOMA STORY

Nicky has very kindly shared her story with us. Not only is she one of our amazing fundraisers, but she is a lady with a story to tell. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2019

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

Author: Diane Cannon

ALEX BAKER - MY MELANOMA STORY

ALEX BAKER - MY MELANOMA STORY

In July 2017, Alex Baker noticed a small growth on his right shin. Here he shares his story, including several graphic photographs. Read more

Published: 20th January, 2020

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

Author: Gillian Nuttall

BOOK OF HOPE

BOOK OF HOPE

Hope comes in many forms for our Melanoma community. This book shares stories from people dealing with a cancer diagnosis, patients, carers, advocates or friends, and family. Read what Hope means to them. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2022

Author: Diane Cannon

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  • PAVING THE WAY AND BREAKING DOWN THE BARRIERS OF SKIN CANCER

    PAVING THE WAY AND BREAKING DOWN THE BARRIERS OF SKIN CANCER

    Another fantastic partnership is launched during #menshealthweek Melanoma UK has teamed up with UK Paving Talk Group to heighten awareness of the importance of wearing sunscreen and urging their members to go on the mole hunt and check for signs of skin cancer!

  • FUTURE OLYMPIAN BECOMES OUR NEW AMBASSADOR

    FUTURE OLYMPIAN BECOMES OUR NEW AMBASSADOR

    Not only is Daniel Budden a British Sailing Team sailor campaigning toward the Paris 2024 Olympics, he has now joined the Melanoma UK family as our new Ambassador for Outdoor Sports.

  • AMBASSADOR FOR OUTDOOR SPORTS

    AMBASSADOR FOR OUTDOOR SPORTS

    Not only is Daniel Budden a British Sailing Team sailor campaigning toward the Paris 2024 Olympics, he has now joined the Melanoma UK family as our new Ambassador for Outdoor Sports.

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  • SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

    About half of all melanomas start with a change in previously normal-looking skin. This usually looks like a dark area or an abnormal new mole.

  • THE 'ABCDE' RULE

    THE 'ABCDE' RULE

    Do You Know Your ABC...DE's? The ABCDE Rule of skin cancer is an easy-to-remember system for determining whether a mole or growth may be cancerous.

  • SKINVISION SMARTPHONE APP

    SKINVISION SMARTPHONE APP

    Get Smart About Skin Cancer - Melanoma UK and health technology company SkinVision has joined forces to provide a service that helps people to perform regular skin checks and flags up potential cancers to the attention of healthcare professionals.

  • STAGES OF MELANOMA

    STAGES OF MELANOMA

    The stage of a cancer is a term used to describe the size and depth of the melanoma, and whether it has spread. Knowing the stage of your cancer helps doctors decide on the best treatment for you.

  • LONGITUDINAL MELANONYCHIA

    LONGITUDINAL MELANONYCHIA

    Longitudinal Melanonychia Guidance By Dr Christian Aldridge

  • ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

    ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

    My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams

  • SKIN SELF EXAMINATION

    SKIN SELF EXAMINATION

    We recommend that you do a head-to-toe self-examination of your skin every month.  This way you can find any new or changing lesions that might be cancerous or precancerous.

  • ALEX BAKER - MY MELANOMA STORY

    ALEX BAKER - MY MELANOMA STORY

    In July 2017, Alex Baker noticed a small growth on his right shin. Here he shares his story, including several graphic photographs.

  • OVERVIEW OF MELANOMA

    OVERVIEW OF MELANOMA

    Melanoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells in the skin called melanocytes. These cells make a pigment called melanin which gives skin its natural colour.

  • COVID-19 VACCINE & MELANOMA

    COVID-19 VACCINE & MELANOMA

    COVID-19 Q&A with Professor James Larkin

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