‘The whole experience was anxiety-provoking’: Co Down father of two speaks about what led to his skin cancer diagnosis

Co Down father of two speaks to Arlene Harris about what led to his skin cancer diagnosis

Graeme Bell

Despite not being the hottest place in the world, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Northern Ireland, accounting for 31% of all cases of the disease.

But despite its prevalence, while most of us are aware of the need to seek shade and wear sunscreen, not everyone knows what the signs of skin cancer look like — which is why Graeme Bell was totally unaware about a mole on his jaw until it was pointed out to him at a dental appointment last year.