Nine skin cancer warning signs including symptom you may spot in your feet

Symptoms of the disease go unnoticed as they appear on your feet

With summer here and Scots enjoying a lot of sunshine over the last few weeks, experts are warning about the dangers of skin cancer as they advise how to protect against harmful UV rays.

Melanoma is the sixth most common cancer in Scotland and can be deadly if not found and treated early. Early diagnosis makes it easier to treat and therefore improves changes of survival. Melanoma can often spread before it is noticed by sufferers as many do not know the warning signs to look out for.According to the NHS, any open sores or cuts that fail to heal or return quickly should be checked out by a medical professional. So it is important to give your feet a once over for any issues and contact your GP if concerned.

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