Skin cancer
It is estimated that over 75,000 new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year in the UK, and it is now one of the most common cancers in the country. Malignant melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, mainly affecting people in the 15 - 39 age group, more often in women.
Melanomas develop from cells in the outer layer of the skin. These cells produce melanin, which helps protect the deeper layers of skin from the harmful effects of the sun. Melanomas often start in moles, but they can also develop elsewhere on the skin. Early diagnosis and treatment is very important, as it is possible that this cancer can spread to other parts of the body.
Non-malignant melanoma is a more common skin cancer, but it can be considered as less serious, because the cancer can grow quite slowly and the tendency to spread to other parts of the body is less.
When skin cancer is diagnosed in the early stages, it is much easier to treat, and so cases involving skin cancer usually arise from a failure to diagnose the cancer, or an unreasonable delay in diagnosis.
If you have suffered as a result of a medical accident or because of sub-standard care or management, the law can help you find out what happened and why, and in some cases recover compensation for your suffering. Contact us for further information.
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