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Skin cancer news: Pressure on brands to follow tanning guidelines

As the weather turns warmer, the temptation to tan grows for many Australians.  But the message that ‘no tan is safe’ is easily mislaid amongst the Instagram filters and beauty standards that sell the glowing bronze ideal.  There is now, […]

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Are there Different Types of Skin Cancer? - 3 Types to Watch for

Skin cancer - you've likely heard of it, spent your life trying to avoid it, or experienced it first hand. It refers to an uncontrolled abnormal growth of skin cells caused by exposure to UV rays, and develops primarily on the most sun exposed areas […]

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5 Reasons Why Men Refuse to Get Skin Checks

You don't have to live in Australia for long to realise that skin cancer is a major concern. If you were born after 1980, chances are you've heard 'slip slop slap' on the television and radio for decades, more recently adding 'seek and slide' to the […]

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Basal Cell Carcinoma: Protection and Treatment Options

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer. It occurs most frequently in sun-exposed regions of the body. Although this skin cancer rarely spreads (metastasizes) to other organs of the body, it can cause the destruction of surrounding […]

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What Melanoma Treatment Options are Available to Me?

Melanoma is a serious condition, and you wouldn't be alone if you were wondering what treatment options are available. It's important to recognise from the beginning that the best person to guide you on how to address and treat melanoma is your doctor. […]

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Protection & Treatment Options

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is a major type of cancer that arises from the outer epidermal layer of the skin and mucous membranes and occurs most commonly in areas exposed to the sun. If untreated, squamous cell carcinoma may penetrate and destroy […]

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Seborrhoeic Keratoses: Causes and Treatment Options

Seborrhoeic Keratoses (SKs) are common, benign (non-cancerous) growths that can occur almost anywhere on the skin. Some people get just one; others develop many. Usually beginning as small, rough bumps, SKs tend to eventually thicken and develop a […]

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What is Skin Cancer

Jump to the topics: Skin cancer is a common and possibly life-threatening disease that often suffers from a myriad of misconceptions. In order to understand what skin cancer is and what it means for Australians, it is important to put this disease […]

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How COVID-19 Has Made Skin Cancer More Deadly

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many industries, from forced closures of restaurants to limiting retail services and even forcing hospitals and aged care homes to revert to a skeleton staff. The flow-on effect of these impacts is widespread, with […]

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What Does Skin Cancer Look Like?

Terms like skin cells, melanoma and treatment may seem overwhelming and we aim to bring you the latest in skin cancer information so you can feel well informed to provide regular self-skin checks. Skin cancer is common in both men and women and can […]

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What Does the Sun Do to Your Skin to Cause Cancer?

In Australia, one person is diagnosed with the skin cancer every half an hour. Additionally, two out of three Australians can expect to be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. Yet we remain complacent about what damage the sun does to our skin, […]

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Shadow Treasurer - Jim Chalmers, Diagnosed with Skin Cancer

Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed he was recently diagnosed with skin cancer. "Last week I became one of around 16,000 Australians diagnosed with skin cancer this year.  I’d mentioned to my doctor in passing that a darker […]

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How can you support skin cancer research at your level

A lot of people have been affected or have seen loved ones affected by skin cancer, and would love to get involved in supporting skin cancer research. However, they don’t know exactly how to get started. There are a lot of options out there that […]

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Ground Breaking Innovations That Could Help With Skin Cancer

Medicine is moving at a blistering pace, so it is always interesting to look at the new innovations being investigated and to think about how it might apply to diseases like skin cancer. Below is a list of some of the most exciting ground breaking […]

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Using Artificial Intelligence to Better Diagnose Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is one of Australia’s most widespread cancers, with over 80% of new cancer cases every year being attributed to skin cancer alone. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, accounts for around 10% of new cancer cases diagnosed, which […]

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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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