Affiliation:
1. Royal Brompton Hospital
2. St George’s Hospital , London , UK
Abstract
A prominent celebrity’s disclosure of a facial melanoma diagnosis in April 2023 garnered widespread media attention, emphasizing the importance of self-skin assessment and timely dermatologist consultations for changing pigmented lesions. The disclosure had unexpected positive effects on public health, including increased awareness, early detection and reduced stigma, potentially leading to improved outcomes for patients with melanoma and skin cancer.
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)