☀️A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the South West, starting at 5pm on 18 July to 11pm on 20 July. Vulnerable people in your community might struggle with the heat, so look out for them. More info on how to #BeatTheHeat ⬇️ gov.uk/government/col…

Melanoma was the topic of some of the most exciting abstracts at ASCO. However, even with these developments, unmet needs still persist for patients w/ advanced melanoma. Dr. Maya Dimitrova, NYU Langone Health medical oncologist, discusses how abstracts presented at ASCO address them.

‼ SUNBURN, REDDENING, PEELING AND EVEN TANNING OF THE SKIN IS CLEAR INDICATION OF SUN DAMAGE. OVER-EXPOSURE TO UVA AND UVB CAUSES DNA CELL DAMAGE THAT CAN LEAD TO ALL TYPES OF SKIN CANCER.

According to a British Skin Foundation survey, 51% of Brits still find themselves accidentally sunburned. 💙 Wear MORE protective clothing. 💙 Apply MORE spf. 💙 Seek MORE shade. britishskinfoundation.org.uk/Pages/Category…

TOP TIPS TO ENSURE YOUR SUNSCREEN PROVIDES YOU WITH OPTIMUM PROTECTION. Opt for an SPF 30 or above to provide very high protection against the sun’s UVB (burning) rays. Make sure your sunscreen is broad-spectrum, provides protection against both UVB & UVA facebook.com/share/p/4HiKjS…?

Will you check your skin this month? 🔎 Monitoring your skin monthly will help you notice any new moles or lesions or changes to your existing moles or lesions. Early detection saves lives. 👉 buff.ly/3N6K3nZ #melanomaskincancer #skincancer

📣 Every day in UK around 48 people are diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer. This equates to around 17,500 each year. We support people living with melanoma and their loved ones. To learn more please visit: buff.ly/3L0NoUT Together we can make a difference! 💙

Flowers were laid at Ricky Gervais’ ‘After Life’ bench in Vivary Park as a tribute to all those lost to suicide. 💐 #SuicidePrevention

September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness month. We're dedicated to supporting people with rarer forms of melanoma like vulvo-vaginal mucosal melanomas, which account for only 3% of cancers in this part of the body. Learn more: buff.ly/3Xe7JgG #raremelanoma

Hospital can be a scary place for our littlest patients. To help make that transition easier, our former patient, Violet, has filmed a video showing other children and families what to expect when receiving treatment!💙 Watch the full video here: bit.ly/3zKgC9P

September is #gynaecologicalcancerawareness month. Gynae cancer refers to different cancers that affect the female reproductive system. These include: Womb, Ovarian, Cervical, Vaginal and Vulval. If you have any symptoms of #Vulvalcancer shown below, contact your GP.

Members of the skin cancer nursing teams from across both sites attended the immunotherapy study day led by our fabulous The Immunotherapy CNS 💙 team Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Great patient stories relating to melanoma

The brand-new breast care centre at Yeovil Hospital has opened its doors to patients for the first time today after a fantastic five year long fundraising campaign led by Somerset NHS Charity!💙Find out more, here: bit.ly/47OGvC5

Consultant Oncologist required. Come and join our fabulous Melanoma team Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Relax and Restore Cancer Wellbeing Day in Bristol🌱 Led by our experienced team of cancer specialists🌿 Book here 👉️ l8r.it/RHIZ 📅 Wed 6 Nov 🕗️ 10am 📍 Penny Brohn UK, Bristol, BS20 0HH #CancerSessions #CancerSupport #CancerWellbeing #CopingWithCancer #Cancer

Today is World Mental Health Day. Dane was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma skin cancer during August 2023. He has recently shared an honest account of the emotional as well as physical aspects of receiving a cancer diagnosis. Thank you, Dane. buff.ly/4dtUPRD

It's World Mental Health Day. There are little things we can all do for our mental wellbeing, and these can make a big difference. Visit the Every Mind Matters website to find out more: nhs.uk/every-mind-mat… #WorldMentalHealthDay

Attending Melanoma Focus UK meeting today. Great for updates & networking

If you've had any treatment for your melanoma in the last 3 years, you can complete this survey which is part of a study called ‘4DPICTURE’. The survey is anonymous. It takes around 15-20 minutes & will remain open until the end of the year. buff.ly/4eNMZns 4D Picture

Team Derm Super Saturday at Taunton Diagnostic Centre. Waiting list initiative for skin cancer patients Somerset NHS Foundation Trust