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With National Skin Cancer Action Week starting on Sunday 18th November, it has never been more important to raise awareness of skin cancer, and knowing how to prevent it. While the prevalence of skin cancer is very high in Australia, mortality rates have been declining since the 1980s. Even people diagnosed […]
Each year, more than 2,000 Australians die from skin cancer alone. This is why being informed about skin cancer, and being pro-active with its prevention is an important part of living an Australian life. With National Skin Cancer Week fast approaching on November 18th, it is important not only to know […]
Although having professionals check your skin at your annual skin check is an essential part of skin cancer prevention and early detection, checking your own skin every three months is just as important. Here’s our easy guide on how to check your own skin and recognise the warning signs of […]
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Australia, with almost two in three Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer during their lifetimes. This is why early detection and prevention are so important.
While some people are especially at risk – such as those with […]
Skin cancer prevention is an important part of keeping yourself healthy, especially if you are regularly exposed to the sun, have fair skin, light hair and light-coloured eyes.
In addition to checking yourself for any possible changes – which you should do every three months – there are also easy, […]
Keeping on top of skin cancer doesn’t have to be difficult. Although conducting self-checks for skin cancer once every three months is important, regularly getting your skin looked at by a professional is essential for early detection, treatment and prevention.
At SunDoctors, we welcome new patients to come in for […]
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Australia, with thousands of Australians diagnosed every year. In fact, according to the Cancer Council:
More than 750,000 Australians are treated each year for at least one non-melanoma skin cancers, with over 2,000 deaths annually
Around 2 in 3 Australians […]
Most people know that suffering through shingles is no picnic. But how much do we actually know about this virus? What causes it and how is it treated? Can you go outside with shingles? And is there a link between shingles and sun exposure?
What is shingles?
Shingles is similar in nature […]
Whether you’re worried you might have skin cancer or are just seeking advice on prevention strategies, it’s hard to know who is best to speak to. Do you go to the Skin Cancer Clinic or GP? The Skin Specialist or Dermatologist?
Let us break down the differences between each of these […]
Despite our best efforts, it is sometimes tough to realise how much sun exposure we’re getting, especially if we’re sat at the beach enjoying a pleasant breeze. The good news is that your smart watch can now measure your UV and sun exposure for you!
What is UV?
UV stands for Ultraviolet. […]
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