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Wales Online
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Man suffers life-changing injuries in crash that closed road for more than eight hours
Man suffers life-changing injuries in crash that closed road for more than eight hours Police are investigating following the single-vehicle crash Police and ambulance services were called to the scene A man is in hospital with life-changing injuries following a serious collision in the Morriston area of Swansea on Wednesday. Police and ambulance crews were called to the scene of a crash involving one vehicle by the roundabout for Martin Street and Neath Road at 9.30pm. A witness claimed a vehicle had crashed into the railings outside the Monkey Tree Bar and Grill. Police confirmed shortly after the collision that Martin Street and Neath Road would be closed for a considerable amount of time. They reopened the road at 6am on Thursday. A man was treated by paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service before being transported to Morriston Hospital where he remains at this time. Police say that an investigation into the crash is ongoing. Article continues below A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "South Wales Police was called at 9.30pm on Wednesday, June 4, to a one-car collision on the A4067 Neath Road, Morriston. "A man was taken to Morriston Hospital with what are described as life-changing injuries. Investigations are ongoing." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
I had my entire cheek removed after a sunspot turned deadly – now I can't look at myself or leave the house
JANET Thomas was left horrified by her own reflection after she was forced to have her entire cheek removed when a sunspot turned deadly. "I've never had problem with my appearance - but now my nose is slanting and sloping," said Janet, 63, from Swansea, Wales. 5 5 She first spotted a brown spot on her right cheek in March 2020, just before the Covid lockdown. Assuming it was a harmless mole or a side effect of medication, she ignored it. "I've always looked after my skin - it's been flawless. I had good genes," Janet said, "I didn't think for one second it would be cancer," she added. Janet, who suffers from multiple health conditions including fibromyalgia, arthritis in her jaw, and chronic lung issues, had been struggling with her breathing when she was rushed to Morriston Hospital in April 2024. Doctors placed her in an induced coma for six days to treat severe pneumonia and pleurisy - inflammation of the lining around the lungs and chest cavity. During her hospital stay, a nurse noticed the mark on her cheek had turned dark and referred her to dermatology. Weeks later, she was diagnosed with skin cancer. "As soon as I waked into the room, I knew straight away," she recalled. "I was told that it was cancer, I couldn't say a word, I was speechless." Time-lapse video of 'red mark' morphing into cancer She was initially due to have the mark removed, but a biopsy revealed the cancer was more advanced. "At first I was due to have just the mark removed but when the biopsy came back it was clear I needed to have my whole cheek cut away. "He said 'that's if you survive the anaesthetic' due to my chest issues." On August 8, 2024, she underwent a five-hour operation to remove the cancer from her cheek and neck. She was left with 150 stitches and staples, and significant facial scarring. "The nurse and surgeon saved my life and did an incredible job - but I don't like looking at myself," she said. 5 5 "It's been like a horrible nightmare," she added. Jane now "can't bear" to look at her. "It's not me anymore," she explained. This has meant that since the operation Janet has barely left the house. "The only time I leave is to go to hospital, I've become really isolated," she explained. "I've felt suicidal - I've been so poorly and my dad died and my mum has dementia. "All I want is to face the outside world and to be there to look after my mother." Janet, who is unable to work due to her health, also lost her long-term home after the attic collapsed. Cancer might have spread She now lives alone in a small flat, struggling to afford furniture and essential care. She was due to receive immunotherapy but doctors deemed it too dangerous. "I've suffered with pneumonia and pleurisy since I was teen - so it gives me breathing issues," Janet said. "Immunotherapy attacks the lungs - and could end up killing me, rather than curing me due to my chest issues," she added. Despite the successful removal of the tumour from her face, Janet is still waiting to find out if the cancer has spread to her lungs. She has set up the GoFundMe after struggling to afford furniture and basic necessities, as well and medical and dental care. Janet said: "It's just been one thing after another. "More than anything, I just want teeth. "I feel ridiculous but to have teeth would make such a difference. "New dentures and a prosthetic cheek would really help with my confidence." Can you spot the cancerous moles from the harmless ones? IF you've spotted a new mole or lingering mark on your skin, don't be too quick to dismiss it. It's important to know what your skin looks like normally, to helps you notice any unusual changes. The ABCDE rule can be followed to assess the health of a mole. If your mole falls into the following, it's worth getting checked: A symmetrical – melanomas usually have two very different halves and are an irregular shape B order – melanomas usually have a notched or ragged border C olours – melanomas will usually be a mix of two or more colours D iameter – most melanomas are usually larger than 6mm in diameter E nlargement or e levation – a mole that changes size over time is more likely to be a melanoma Most melanomas don't give you symptoms like pain or itching. Meanwhile, some non-cancerous moles or abnormal patches of skin can be itchy. So having some of these changes on their own doesn't mean you definitely have melanoma, but you should still get it checked out. There are two main types of skin cancer - non melanoma skin cancer and melanoma skin cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancer includes: Basal cell skin cancer - this is also called basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell skin cancer - this is also called squamous cell carcinoma There are a few different types of melanoma too: Superficial spreading melanoma Nodular melanoma Lentigo maligna melanoma Find out more about distinguishing moles here.
