The Latest Breaking News from Melanoma UK

‘My harmless birthmark is now a rare aggressive cancer – here are the signs to look out for’

Father of two battling rare mucosal melanoma says he felt as though a rug had been pulled from under him

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

Ex-Arsenal and England star Paul Merson opens up about skin cancer battle

Merson received the devastating news back in 2012 but is working with Melanoma UK to help educate others to ensure they don't suffer the same fate

Daily Mirror · Nov 24, 2022

Waitrose cuts sun tan scene from Christmas ad following complaints

'We've addressed the concerns' said the supermarket, with charity Melanoma UK criticising the original ad

Wales Online · Nov 23, 2022

Early signs of skin cancer and when to visit a GP

Thousands of people could have a deadly cancer without knowing it

Liverpool Echo · May 2, 2022

Mum dies after thinking she'd beaten skin cancer by ditching tanning beds in her 20s

Claire's aunt Dianne Cannon has urged people to regularly check their bodies for abnormalities and to make doctors aware of their family histories following her niece's death

Daily Mirror · May 1, 2022

'Bubbly' mum dies after believing she'd beaten skin cancer years earlier

Diane Cannon is raising awareness after her niece Claire lost her life when discovered her melanoma was back.

Daily Record · May 1, 2022

'Bubbly' mum died of condition she thought she'd beaten years ago

Her aunt Diane Cannon issued a warning that could save lives

Liverpool Echo · May 1, 2022