Carol Vorderman, 62, reveals terrifying cancer scare after losing her mother to the disease: 'You hear that word and it's very frightening'
Carol Vorderman has revealed she recently had a terrifying cancer scare after losing her mother to the disease.
The TV personality, 62, became concerned after noticing changes in her skin and after getting her skin biopsied she discovered that a few of the skin cells were pre-cancerous.
Her own mum passed away in 2017 after suffering from three types of cancer - the last of which was melanoma.
Speaking to Boots, who have teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Support to champion sun safety, Carol shared her experience to raise awareness.
She said: 'When I got to my late forties, I could see there were little bits on my skin which were irregular so I went to a dermatologist.
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'You hear that word and it's very frightening': Carol Vorderman has revealed she recently had a terrifying cancer scare after losing her mother to the disease
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Heartbreaking: Her own mum passed away in 2017 after suffering from three types of cancer - the last of which was melanoma
'[I had] a biopsy and a couple of them were pre-cancerous. You hear that word and it's very frightening.'
'Not a single time in her life did she sunbathe – my mum had a different skin to me, she had moles, I don't,' Carol said. 'I know that makes you much more prone to melanomas.
She added: 'With what I've gone through, protecting my skin, then my mum with the melanoma then dying, it's really important to me and my family [to support] what Boots are doing to help customers to keep safe in the sun.
'Always wear a hat, always slather yourself in SPF 50, check yourself and if there's anything that you find get it checked as soon as possible.'
Carol's mother - who was known as Jean, but her real name is Edwina - had been diagnosed with terminal cancer just three months before her death.
She had battled three different forms of cancer over the last 12 years, with Carol previously revealing her mother had been treated for skin cancer and kidney cancer, as well as having an ovarian tumour removed.
New figures reveal that melanoma skin cancer diagnoses across all age groups have reached a record high, with 17,500 people diagnosed each year in the UK.
For the second year running, Boots own brand, Soltan is joining forces with Macmillan Cancer Support as its official Sun Safety partner.
Together, they are training over a thousand Boots team members to be new Boots Sun Safety Advisors, available in stores across the UK to offer valuable sun safety advice and guidance this summer.
Soltan Sun Care Scientific Adviser, Clare O'Connor said: 'Protecting yourself from the sun is one of the most important things you can and should be doing daily all year round, as it could be lifesaving. The 3 C's is a simple and effective way to remember to be sun safe and help protect the whole family.
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Scary: The TV personality, 62, became concerned after noticing changes in her skin and after getting her skin biopsied she discovered that a few of the skin cells were pre-cancerous
![Important: For the second year running, Boots own brand, Soltan is joining forces with Macmillan Cancer Support as its official Sun Safety partner](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/24/16/73557837-12332051-image-a-11_1690212732452.jpg)
Important: For the second year running, Boots own brand, Soltan is joining forces with Macmillan Cancer Support as its official Sun Safety partner
'Along with Boots Pharmacists and Boots Macmillan Information Pharmacists, Boots Sun Safety Advisors are now on hand in our stores, helping customers to easily access any help or support they may need.
'Whether that is choosing the best SPF for them or their family, getting a mole checked out or understanding how to best support those living through cancer, Boots is here to help.'
Professor Richard Simcock, Chief Medical Officer at Macmillan Cancer Support said: 'Protecting yourself from the sun is the most important thing you can do to prevent skin damage.
'We're proud to be partnering with Soltan once again as its official Sun Safety Partner to educate and promote the importance of sun safety while also increasing awareness of Macmillan's range of support services which are available round-the-clock for anyone worried about, living with or supporting someone with cancer.'
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