How to check your moles for signs of skin cancer

As part of our week-long sun safety campaign, Love Your VIPs, Dr Hilary Jones showed us how to check our moles for signs and symptoms of cancer.

Around 15,000 people are diagnosed with malignant melanoma in the UK every year.

Linda Robson's daughter Lauren had a suspicious mole removed six years ago, but has been concerned about another on her back. A check up today at The Mole Clinic in London revealed no cause for concern but Dr Hilary has urged people to monitor their moles for any of the following tell-tale signs.