Researchers have discovered a new weapon in the fight against skin cancer, in an Australian-first multifaceted trial using text messaging to promote sun protection and skin checks. More than 500 Queenslanders were recruited for the HealthyText trial, which improved overall sun protection behaviours and skin checks over 12 months. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift…

Cancer Council has urged consumers to shop smart for shade structures, with concerns that some products don’t deliver adequate protection from the sun. The warning comes as some shade cloths fail to provide the minimum recommended protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said it was important to know what to…

Cancer Council has issued a warning to young Queenslanders about the dangers of sunbaking during the Easter break, with new research showing 34 per cent of 18 to 24 year olds still like to get a tan. The National Sun Protection Survey data found 16 per cent of young Queenslanders still believe a suntanned person…

Online sales of Cancer Council Queensland sunscreens and other SunSmart products have risen 11.4 per cent over the past year, with more Queenslanders making an effort to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide! Between July 2013 – June 2014, more than 2600 bottles of sunscreen were sold on Cancer Council Queensland’s online retail store, along…

When it comes to sun protection, the forgetfulness of young Aussies is resulting in a lot of red faces. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift calls in Sun Mum to nag our next generation about skin cancer risks! When it comes to healthy lifestyle behaviours, young Aussies need our support, especially on being SunSmart. The…

The only thing that should be red this Australia Day is the tomato in your barbeque salad! With Aussie Day just around the corner and temperatures heating up on more than just the barbie, Cancer Council is urging all Queenslanders to enjoy the day the SunSmart way! More than half of all Queensland adults and…

A catchy jingle that reminds slip slop slackers to be SunSmart is available for use before the end of summer, and Cancer Council is urging public pools, beaches, sports clubs and theme parks to tune up and target those at risk of skin cancer. The innovative jingle Sun Sound, produced by Sony Music and Ben…

Research shows something as simple as increasing shade structures in Queensland schools would not only reduce skin cancer risk, but also promote increased physical activity. A Cancer Council report* on shade recommendations for early childhood identified shade as a vital means of sun protection that could reduce sun exposure by up to 75 per cent,…

As summer beckons, Cancer Council is urging Queenslanders to slide on sunnies daily to protect themselves from cataracts, serious retina damage and cancers on the surface of the eye. Part of the Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide campaign, Queenslanders are reminded to slide on wraparound sunglasses along with using sunscreen and slapping on a hat…

Scorching figures show Queenslanders are fast increasing their risk of skin cancer, with more than 50 per cent of adults getting sunburnt every year. More than 72 per cent of Queenslanders aged 18-24 are sunburnt each year, compared to nearly 68 per cent of those aged 25-34 and nearly 65 per cent of those aged…