Cancer Research show Welsh cancer figures
New figures show 130 people die from skin cancer in Wales every year. Follow BBC link below to see the whole story. Skin cancer kills 130 people annually in Wales, charity says
Author: Deb Vine
Skin Cancer Linked to Package Holidays
Cheap package holidays in the 1960s linked to skin cancer in pensioners. See the whole story from the BBC by following the link below Skin cancer ‘linked to package holiday boom’
New Link
See in our “Useful Links” page a link to the British Journal of Dermatologists Plain Language Summaries. This latest edition includes information on vitiligo, stretch marks, pemphigus, UV news for psoriasis and much more. You can also access this information via Twitter – @HealthySkin4All
News for Skin Cancer
Skin cancer drug fast-tracked on NHS An experimental cancer drug has been fast-tracked to NHS patients under a new government scheme in England. Follow the link from the heading above to learn more (taken from BBC web-site)
Patient Panel News
Do you suffer from psoriasis, eczema or any other skin condition? Or do you care for someone with a skin condition? If so, get your voice heard and join one of our Patient Panels. We are currently starting a Patient Panel in the ABMU (Swansea and district) area and really want to hear from you. … [Read more…]
Skin Care Cymru Patient Panels
Do you live in Wales and have a skin condition or care for someone who does??? Would you like to meet a few times a year and discuss your experiences with like-minded people in your Health Board area??? Then……. you may be interested in setting up or joining a Patient Panel. If so, please contact us on info@skincarecymru.org
Cosmetic Surgery News
Cosmetic surgery rules proposed Doctors should be prevented from performing cosmetic surgery outside their speciality, according to the Royal College of Surgeons. Read more……… http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30932585