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Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealedΒ he wasΒ recently diagnosed with skin cancer.
“Last week I became one of around 16,000 Australians diagnosed with skin cancer this year.Β Iβd mentioned to my doctor in passing that a darker than usual mole had appeared on my chest. Subsequent tests showed it was a melanoma.”
JimΒ Chalmers […]
The Australian climate is known for its harsh sun and high UV, which mean two in three Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70.
A shocking study in NSW show that men over the age of 40 are 1.5 times more likely to be diagnosed and 2.5 […]
Veteran Channel Nine newsreader Peter Overton has disclosed he had to undergo emergency surgery this week after his dermatologist spotted something unusual during a routine skin check.
The journalist shared a photo from his hospital bed onΒ TwitterΒ after having Melanoma removed from his right temple.
Overton shares a photo from the hospital bed […]
Finding a spot on your skin that looks like skin cancer can be extremely frightening, however, it is important not to let your anxieties overcome you and to understand that most cases are treatable if they are caught early enough. If you believe that you are suffering from skin cancer […]
Australianβs love their great outdoors, from a great summer barbeque to taking a dip in Bondi Beach or camping in a national park, when summer hits itβs hard to stay inside. This outdoor obsession comes with innumerable benefits, however, without proper precautions it can also be dangerous for our skin.
The […]
There is nothing that scares parents more than the idea of their child being sick, so one of the most frequently asked questions in cancer clinics is should their children have regular checks for skin cancer.
Since most moles grow between birth and young adulthood, it can often be concerning to […]
The Australian lifestyle is all about the great outdoors, the sun, surf and good friends out on a beautiful summerβs day. The way we lead our lives, however, means that skin cancer is a prominent issue for many Australians. In fact melanoma is the third most common cancer amongst Australians, […]
Enjoying a hassle-free day in the sun is extremely important in Australia, where 2 out of every 3 people will likely be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. With that in mind, SunDoctors has collected the top 10 safety tips to bear in mind during summer.
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As a mum, protecting your children from UV radiation is a top priority. According to the Cancer Council, up to 50% of a personβs total UV exposure up to age 60 occurs before they turn 20. With this in mind, here are our five top tips for protecting your family […]
According to the Australian Cancer Council, skin cancer is mainly caused by an exposure to UV radiation, which is emitted by the sun. And, before tanning salons were banned in Australia, some people also received unhealthy dosages of UV radiation from tanning beds.
If you are fair skinned, have light eyes […]
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