Melanoma leaflet or flu leaflet
Expert vs lay participant
T1: What changes might you see or notice that could mean you have melanoma? Please name as many as you can think of.
T1: Do you think that a skin lesion* that changes size could be a sign of melanoma?
T1: Do you think that a large skin lesion (e.g. 6 mm or larger) could be a sign of melanoma?
T1: Do you think that a skin lesion that is raised could be a sign of melanoma?
T1: Do you think that a skin lesion that has an irregular shape could be a sign of melanoma?
T1: Do you think that a skin lesion that has a changing shape could be a sign of melanoma?
T1: Do you think a pink, red or brown nodule (abnormal growth) on the skin could be a sign of melanoma?
T1: Do you think that a skin lesion that is a mix of two or more colours could be a sign of melanoma?
T1: Do you think that a skin lesion that is new (i.e., you have not noticed it previously) could be a sign of melanoma?
T1: Do you think that a skin lesion that appears as a pink dome shape could be a sign of melanoma?
T1: Do you think that a skin lesion that appears like a bruise on the sole of the foot, palm or under the finger nail could be a sign of melanoma?
T1: Do you think that a skin lesion that is oozing, bleeding or becoming crusty could be a sign of melanoma?
T1: Do you think that a skin lesion that looks different from all others on your skin could be a sign of melanoma?
T1: Do you think that a skin lesion that becomes itchy or sore could be a sign of melanoma?
T1: Do you think that a skin lesion that is more firm compared to the surrounding skin could be a sign of melanoma?
T1: What factors increase a person's chance of developing melanoma? Please write as many as you can think of.
T1: Getting sunburnt several times during childhood (up to the age of 18 years)
T1: Getting repeatedly sunburnt as an adult
T1: Being occasionally exposed to strong sunlight
T1: Ever using a sunbed
T1: Working outdoors
T1: Having pale skin that is unable to tan
T1: Having skin that burns easily, and with lengthy sun exposure can become badly burnt (e.g., painful, blistering, or peeling)
T1: Having blonde hair
T1: Having red hair
T1: Having blue eyes
T1: Having a large number of moles
T1: Having a large number of unusually shaped or large moles
T1: Having a large number of freckles
T1: Having a close relative with melanoma or other skin cancer
T1: Having an area of skin previously damaged from radiotherapy treatment
T1: Having a previous diagnosis of melanoma
T1: Having a previous diagnosis of another skin cancer
T1: Having a previous diagnosis of another cancer (e.g. breast cancer, non Hodgkin lymphoma, kidney cancer, thyroid cancer, leukaemia, and some childhood cancers)
T1: Having ever contracted human papillomavirus (HPV)
T1: Having a condition or using medications that suppress your immune system (e.g. HIV diagnosis or organ transplant recipients)
T1: Who is most likely to develop melanoma?
T1: If you noticed something on your skin that you thought might be a sign of melanoma, how soon would you contact a doctor?
T1: Have you, or someone who is not a doctor, such as a spouse or partner, deliberately checked any part of your skin for early signs of melanoma in the past 12 months?
T1: Have you EVER had your skin checked for melanoma from head to toe by a health professional?
T1: How confident are you that you would notice a symptom (feature) of melanoma?
T1: Which of the following best describes your skin type? Choose out of the following options based on the Fitzpatrick skin type classification.
T2: What changes might you see or notice that could mean you have melanoma? Please name as many as you can think of.
T2: Do you think that a skin lesion* that changes size could be a sign of melanoma?
T2: Do you think that a large skin lesion (e.g. 6 mm or larger) could be a sign of melanoma?
T2: Do you think that a skin lesion that is raised could be a sign of melanoma?
T2: Do you think that a skin lesion that has an irregular shape could be a sign of melanoma?
T2: Do you think that a skin lesion that has a changing shape could be a sign of melanoma?
T2: Do you think a pink, red or brown nodule (abnormal growth) on the skin could be a sign of melanoma?
T2: Do you think that a skin lesion that is a mix of two or more colours could be a sign of melanoma?
T2: Do you think that a skin lesion that is new (i.e., you have not noticed it previously) could be a sign of melanoma?
T2: Do you think that a skin lesion that appears as a pink dome shape could be a sign of melanoma?
T2: Do you think that a skin lesion that is oozing, bleeding or becoming crusty could be a sign of melanoma?
T2: Do you think that a skin lesion that looks different from all others on your skin could be a sign of melanoma?
T2: Do you think that a skin lesion that becomes itchy or sore could be a sign of melanoma?
T2: Do you think that a skin lesion that is more firm compared to the surrounding skin could be a sign of melanoma?
T2: What factors increase a person's chance of developing melanoma? Please write as many as you can think of.
T2: Getting sunburnt several times during childhood (up to the age of 18 years)
T2: Getting repeatedly sunburnt as an adult
T2: Being occasionally exposed to strong sunlight
T2: Ever using a sunbed
T2: Working outdoors
T2: Having pale skin that is unable to tan
T2: Having skin that burns easily, and with lengthy sun exposure can become badly burnt (e.g., painful, blistering, or peeling)
T2: Having blonde hair
T2: Having red hair
T2: Having blue eyes
T2: Having a large number of moles
T2: Having a large number of unusually shaped or large moles
T2: Having a large number of freckles
T2: Having a close relative with melanoma or other skin cancer
T2: Having an area of skin previously damaged from radiotherapy treatment
T2: Having a previous diagnosis of melanoma
T2: Having a previous diagnosis of another skin cancer
T2: Having a previous diagnosis of another cancer (e.g. breast cancer, non Hodgkin lymphoma, kidney cancer, thyroid cancer, leukaemia, and some childhood cancers)
T2: Having ever contracted human papillomavirus (HPV)
T2: Having a condition or using medications that suppress your immune system (e.g. HIV diagnosis or organ transplant recipients)
T2: Who is most likely to develop melanoma?