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Ìý Skin cancer 4ÌýAugust 2004 Ìý
Image: Photograph shows a mole which has changed in size, shape and colour - the early warning signs of malignant melanoma
How to avoid it and when to show your moles to your GP

It’s the holiday season and British people will be exposing their skin – and their moles - to the sun in droves. But sunburn is a major trigger for malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer which is affecting an increasing number of men and women. And people with moles need to be extra careful.Ìý

JenniÌýis joined byÌýconsultant dermatologist Dr Julia Newton-Bishop to discuss the best ways of protecting our skin and how we know when it's time to show our moles to a GP.

More information from the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Actionline: 0800 044 044

Wessex Cancer Trust Marc's Line:Ìý01722 415071ÌýwillÌýprovide informationÌýabout the prevention and treatment of melanoma or skin cancer

Photograph shows a mole which has changed in size, shape and colour - the early warning signs of malignant melanoma






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