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'I didn't think I could get skin cancer on my scalp - then it nearly killed me'


WARNING, GRAPHIC IMAGES: When a man was diagnosed with melanoma in December 2019 after spotting a small, bleeding lump on the top of his head, he had no idea what would happen next

When the sun's out, we're quick to slather on the sunscreen, but David Bateson's story is a stark reminder that melanoma, a form of skin cancer, can strike even in unexpected places. In his fight against this relentless enemy, David's routine became a series of hospital visitseach session, delivered intravenously, spanned up to two hours every four weeks, coupled with additional radiotherapy targeting his spine. In a heartwarming gesture last year, David raised a staggering £50,000 for Addenbrooke's Hospital, expressing his gratitude on their Facebook page: "Even now, I can't quite believe it.

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