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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Cool Down | Sport, skin cancer and the precautions we can all take

from The Sports Podcast · host Bailiwick Podcasts

David Thompson has always enjoyed being outdoors and being active.When his wife spotted a new mole on his back, he thought little of it.He booked an appointment to get it checked.It was June 2022 and it changed everything - he had cancer.David has told his story in a bid to raise awareness about the higher skin cancer risks that sports people face and the precautions we can all take.For more information on the  Skcin app, visit here.May 1, 2024

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David Thompson has always enjoyed being outdoors and being active.When his wife spotted a new mole on his back, he thought little of it.He booked an appointment to get it checked.It was June 2022 and it changed everything - he had cancer.David has told his story in a bid to raise awareness about the higher skin cancer risks that sports people face and the precautions we can all take.For more information on the  Skcin app, visit here.May 1, 2024

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