The sooner a skin cancer is identified and treated, the better your chance of avoiding surgery or, in the case of a serious melanoma or other skin cancer, potential disfigurement or even death.

• Skin cancers seldom hurt and are much more frequently seen than felt
• Get to know your skin so that you can easily identify any changes
• Undress completely, make sure you have good light, use a mirror and/orget someone to help you to check hard to see spots
• Make sure you check your entire body for example soles of the feet, between fingers and toes and under nails

For a complete guide to sun safety, skin cancer and early detection download the information booklet left.