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Do You Live in a Hotspot? Know Your Local Melanoma Hotspots

Welcome to our practical guide on melanoma hotspots across Australia. In this guide, we'll focus on the key regions — Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia — known for their high rates of skin cancer. We'll look at each area's […]

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Marked for Concern: Unveiling the Link Between Birthmarks and Skin Cancer

Birthmarks are as unique as the people that have them. They can be any size and appear anywhere on the body, from the face to the feet. They might be bright red in appearance or hardly visible.  While most birthmarks are harmless, along with other […]

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Understanding the Risks of Skin Cancer from Playing Golf

As an outdoor activity, playing golf has a wide range of health benefits for your body. A deceptively leisurely sport, golf is helpful for staying fit by losing weight and body fat, as well as keeping social. With the average walking distance of a […]

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Flying Too Close to the Sun: The Risks of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer for Pilots and Flight Crew

Protect yourself in the air and on the ground. With the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, Australians are most at risk of developing melanoma and non-melanoma lesions. Every year, a million non-melanoma skin cancers are treated across the […]

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The Dangers of Working in Australia: A Look at Aussie Jobs with the Highest Risk of Skin Cancer and Melanoma

Skin cancer is Australia's cancer. Exposure to our sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the strongest in the world and is the cause of at least 95% of all skin cancers and melanoma. With so much of our lives spent in the sun, […]

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Nodular melanoma - What is it & is it painful?

Melanoma of the skin is the third most common type of cancer in Australia. It can be deadly, accounting for nearly 3% of cancer deaths. One type of melanoma that can be harder to detect is nodular melanoma. It is often mistaken for harmless skin conditions […]

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What are symptoms of melanoma? Learn the Early Signs of Melanoma 

Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that can be life-threatening if not detected early. According to the Melanoma Institute, an Australian is diagnosed with Melanoma every 30 minutes. That's why it's more important than ever to be aware […]

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The Truth About Eyelid Skin Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

We've all heard the sun safety message to 'slip, slop, slap'. But how often do you apply sunscreen to your eyelids? Eyelid cancers are more common than you might think. They make up 5-10% of all cancer cases.  Skin cancer can occur in the […]

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Can You Get Melanoma on Your Scalp? 

When we step out into the sun, our scalp is the part of our body that is most exposed to the sun's damaging rays. And because our heads are covered in hair, changes in the skin that alert us to possible skin cancers are hidden.  Unfortunately, […]

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Sun Spot vs Skin Cancer - 4 Ways to Tell the Difference

Are you wondering whether your sun spot might be skin cancer? While some skin spots are completely harmless, any changes to existing spots or the formation of new spots might be a sign of a developing skin cancer. Left untreated, these changes can […]

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A Visual Guide to Identifying Cancerous Moles: What to Look for in Pictures

Skin cancer can affect people of all ages, on any part of the body. This is why it's important to be aware of spots and marks of concern by conducting regular skin checks on yourself.  Knowing what skin changes to look for can help […]

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Don't Brush It Off: How to Recognise Skin Cancer on Your Arms

Whether you're driving, hanging out the washing or playing sports, your upper body is exposed to the sun more than you probably realise on a daily basis. This means the skin on our arms is more likely to see excessive sun exposure over the course of […]

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Don't Ignore That Spot! How to identify Skin Cancer on Fingers

Unlike the rest of your body which is covered by clothing and easily protected from the sun, our fingers are often forgotten about when it comes to sun protection. This is especially so when it comes to applying sunscreen. And our fingers, in particular, […]

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Early Detection and Treatment of Back Skin Cancer

Your back is commonly exposed to the sun, so everyone is at risk of developing skin cancer there. It's especially hard to apply sunscreen to our backs ourselves and it's easy to miss spots we can't reach or see.  It's not just sunburn that puts […]

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A Nose for Trouble: Recognising Signs of Skin Cancer on the Nose

The nose is a common place to suffer sunburn. It often sticks out beyond our hats and sunglasses, and it's this frequent UV exposure that is the leading cause of skin cancer.  Our nose is one of the first things people notice about us. So getting […]

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Melanoma March 2024

Melanoma March celebrates Melanoma Institute Australia’s major annual fundraising campaign. Each Melanoma March brings together melanoma patients, their families, and local communities to raise awareness and funds for research to reach our goal of zero deaths from melanoma – a goal we believe we can reach this decade.

Melanoma March is saving lives.
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