Archive for category: Other Cancers
04
August
2015

Michele left scarred by skin cancer

Michele Slane (41) lives in west Belfast with husband Francis and her two children Neil (22) and Kirsty (10).  Michele, who was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 2010, warns of the dangers of sunbeds and sunbathing. She says: “From about the age of 17 until 30 I used sunbeds on a regular ba...

06
May
2015

Michele warns of sunbed danger

Michele Slane (41) lives in west Belfast with husband Francis and her two children Neil (22) and Kirsty (10).  Michele was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 2010 and now warns others of the dangers of sunbeds and not staying safe in the sun. She says: “From about the age of 17 until 30 I used sun...

22
September
2014

Karen reminds us to check our necks

To mark thyroid cancer awareness month, which runs in September, Karen Gribbon wants to help Cancer Focus NI raise the profile of the rare disease by telling her story. For signs and symptoms, and other links click here Karen Gribbon (40) and husband Conor (41) have three daughters, Rachel (10), Mol...