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MASCED (Melanoma and Skin Cancer Early Detection) Accreditation


On my "day off" yesterday I spotted an email in my inbox which informed me my accreditation was soon to expire. I thought there is no time like the present, and I renewed my accreditation, which to be fair only took about 30 minutes. It was good to re-visit the resources and be tested, and I was pleased to see from my scores that I detected the majority of suspect images of moles and bumps.


This is an accreditation that anyone who looks at and touches persons (for want of a better phrase!) for their job really should do this online course. It was about £20 when I did it last year, and my renewal was £10, an absolute bargain!


On a more serious note, it really can help save a persons life. I have recently requested a client see their GP about one, and last week have they had the mole/growth removed. Wishing that person a speedy recovery!


If I do mention a growth or a mole when I see you in clinic I am not intentionally trying to worry you. I am not a dermatology professional, and for that reason I like to advise a referral if I think there has been a change in your skin or moles.


Prevention and Early Detection saves lives:

  • Skin Cancer is the UK’s most common and fastest rising cancer.

  • Over 210,000 cases of non-melanoma are diagnosed annually in the UK.

  • Over 16,000 cases of melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer) are diagnosed annually in the UK

  • According to Cancer Research UK, 1 in 36 males and 1 in 47 females will be diagnosed with melanoma during their lifetime and it is one of the biggest killing cancers in the 15-34 age group.

Up to 90% of skin cancers however, are preventable by adopting simple sun safe strategies. Skin cancer is also the only cancer we can physically see developing in its early stages and if detected, diagnosed and treated early enough, almost all cases are curable.

(Source: https://www.skcin.org)



For more information you can visit:

https://www.skcin.org/ SKCIN: THE KAREN CLIFFORD SKIN CANCER CHARITY










 
 
 

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