BABTAC hit Parliament
BABTAC are at Parliament today to support the Melanoma Taskforce campaign. The campaign, set up by British Association of Dermatologists (BAD), encourages Therapists to monitor their clients skin for melanoma and recommend them to seek medical advice if necessary. BAD explain "As a professional in this industry you are not expected to diagnose skin cancers. However, you can play a vital role in noticing changes in your clients' skin and providing information about where they can go to seek medical advice".
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK and rates of melanoma, its deadliest form, have more than quadrupled in the last 30 years. People working in the hair and beauty industries come into close contact with people's skin every day. This means that they are in a unique position to spot possible skin cancers.
As part of the campaign BAD have released a leaflet which includes the ABCDE guide, to help professionals spot a few signs in a mole that might indicate melanoma. The leaflet also advises what to tell their clients.
