Episode 22: Skin Cancer

Family Health by Mini First Aid

In 2019 Adele Hughes world was turned upside down when she received a melanoma diagnosis. Telling her children and her parents that she had skin cancer was just the start of her journey, which continued with immunotherapy treatment and becoming an Ambassador for Melanoma UK.

In today’s episode, Adele tells her story, from her lifestyle before diagnosis to her treatment and beyond. You will hear about the risk factors for skin cancer, what signs and symptoms to look out for and what you can do for your children when they are young to help reduce the risk of developing skin cancer later in life.

This is a tough listen but Adele’s strength and positive messages about how to mitigate risks and where to turn to if you are concerned are not to be missed.

Read more of Adele’s story here on her wonderful blog: The Melanoma In Me

Buy Adele’s book, Puxley The Squeaky Clean Pig - also available at other in-store and online book retailers.

Find lots of advice and guidance and more about the work of Melanoma UK here including how to self-examine your skin and what to look out for

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Series 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing, and reduce the likelihood of scarring.