Mike Allan survived the 'deadliest form of skin cancer' but not before he landed in hospice
Not only had he been diagnosed with the "deadliest form of skin cancer" but at one point he was so far gone that he had to be taken to hospice."Surgery removed the offending mole but by 2009, the melanoma showed itself again as a tumour in my groin," Allan said as he gave a presentation to city council on behalf of Save Your Skin Foundation. "At that point, there was nothing else that could be done by our doctors.
"I went through some horrendous surgeries but in the end I was placed in hospice for end-of-life. The tumour in my lungs had all but closed my airways so a machine kept me breathing. "Once there, I was given three weeks of this new type of untested medicine - I was considered first trial or first run - and two weeks after taking these pills I took my air mask off and got out of my own bed."By 2014, I had finished the trial and I had no recurrences since."
Tips for avoiding the trouble include always having sunscreen nearby - and with an SPF of at least 30 - in case an unplanned outdoor activity arises "even on the grey days," seeking out shade whenever the UV index is high and wearing protective clothing with long sleeves, hats and sunglasses.
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