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Skin cancer patient stories

Stories from skin cancer patients

Helping more people survive cancer is the aim of everything we do. Read stories from people who have been affected by skin cancer, and how research has made a difference to them.

Patients' stories

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Donating to PEACE

Dave lost his twin brother Mark to melanoma in January 2017. Before his death, Mark signed up to join the PEACE study: “Mark was a doctor, and the study gave him another opportunity to help people. He wanted to do as much as he possibly could to make sure that, in 20 years’ time, another Mark Sims doesn’t have to go through the same thing that he did.”

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Current research

From studying the biology of skin cancer cells in the lab to leading clinical trials testing cutting-edge treatments, our researchers are working hard to ensure more people survive skin cancer.

Find out more about our current research

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Past research

Thanks to research, we’ve helped change the outlook for people with skin cancer.

Find out more about past research

Explore our timeline of research into skin cancer

Further information

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