With summer on the way, many of us will be looking forward to heading out in the sunshine - but if you love being outdoors at this time of year, it's particularly important to familiarise yourself with the symptoms of skin cancer.
Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, which comes from the sun and is used in sunbeds, with over 100,000 new cases diagnosed in the UK each year. But according to charity Cancer Research UK, skin cancers can look very different and symptoms can vary from person to person.
Some of the symptoms are also similar to other conditions, so it can be difficult to know when you should be worried. Here's what you need to know about the different types of skin cancer and what you need to be on the lookout for, according to the NHS and Cancer Research UK.
