Russ Walker: How an early melanoma diagnosis inspired Daddy’s Brave Patch
When children’s author Russ Walker noticed a small mark on his arm beginning to change, he decided to get it…
Sarah shares her story… “Don’t wait, don’t assume its nothing”
Sarah thought skin cancer only happened to other people but a skin check on very small but suspicious mole was…
Hollie shares her Uncle Eugene’s Melanoma journey
“He never gave up” Eugene was 52 years old when he passed away from melanoma in June 2025. He was…
12 years of Melanoma – Pain, Purpose and the Climb Ahead
Twelve years ago David Uttley started his Melanoma journey. David was diagnosed with Stage 1b Melanoma in 2013 due to…
Margaret’s Story “Healing starts in your mind”
I left western Scotland as a 5-year-old in the 1960s and moved to central Africa with my parents and family.
‘Greatful for the second chance’
It was back in the midst of COVID, March 2021, when I received the words that changed everything, "your partner…
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…
I CHANGED THE WAY I WORKED BECAUSE OF MY MELANOMA EXPERIENCE
Shane, previously a landscaper in the construction industry and now Landscape Sector Manager for CTD Tiles was diagnosed with melanoma…
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,…
ALL ABOARD THE MELANOMA ROLLERCOASTER
All aboard the Melanoma Rollercoaster - buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride - destination unclear.
HOW A MELANOMA DIAGNOSIS SHAPED ME INTO THE DOCTOR I AM TODAY
2 years ago, towards the end of October 2020, I gathered the courage to make the first call to my…
NICKY HORTON – MY MELANOMA STORY
My story starts back at Christmas 2016. I noticed a raised mole on my ankle which was rubbing on my…
MARK WATSON SHARES HIS FIGHT WITH MELANOMA
My name is Mark I am 57 years young full of life and ever hopeful so this is my story…
ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!
The time has come for me to put pen to paper to share my story which has changed my life…
LIVING WITH MELANOMA
Living with melanoma: it’s not just skin cancer, and I’m not just a little bit tired!
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…
THE MELANOMA IN ME
May is Melanoma Awareness Month and we want to encourage more people to get into a habit and do regular…
DIAGNOSED AT 23 WITH SUPERFICIAL SPREADING MELANOMA
Margaret, who's life travels took her from Scotland to Africa and back to the UK , shares her Melanoma journey.…
MY SKIN CANCER STORY 💔
My Skin Cancer Story💔 I am sharing this with you all to raise awareness for Malignant Melanoma, if this post…
WILL MOLONEY – MY CANCERVERSARY
MMeet Will, a 63 year old melanoma patient battling metastatic melanoma. Today is his first year Cancerversary!
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…
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.
TRYING TO FIND A HAPPY BALANCE
Back in 2017, I noticed a mole on my right thigh that looked a lot darker than I remembered it…
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…
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…
MELANOMA – IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR
My story starts in 1989 and the tragic and avoidable early death of a much loved uncle at the age…