Dad’s shock as ‘harmless scab’ he ignored turned out to be killer cancer that ravaged his body

When the sun shines, it’s common knowledge to apply sun cream.

For David Bateson, however, this precaution serves as a stark reminder of how skin cancer can affect unexpected areas, such as the scalp.

Cover ImagesWhen David noticed a small red bump on his head, it was his wife Lisa, who urged him to get it checked out[/caption] Cover ImagesThe ‘scab’ turned out to be melanoma which ravaged his body[/caption]

The 48-year-old father of three had always boasted a magnificent head of thick...