…with colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma or lymphoid leukaemia, the risk of being diagnosed with a subsequent Merkel cell carcinoma was also increased. “One theory is that the association between this deadly skin cancer, melanoma and lip cancers is…
…children have access to items that assist SunSmart behavior and reduce skin cancer risk. “We also need to work hard to instill SunSmart behaviours in Queensland children to reduce their long-term risk of skin cancer.” This month, Cancer Council Queensland…
Queensland scientists are working to stop the spread of one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer thanks to a $200,000 research grant awarded by Cancer Council Queensland. There is currently no treatment for metastatic melanoma (skin cancer that has…
…skin cancer also remained a core focus of Cancer Council’s work. “Queenslanders need to get to know their own skin and see a GP straight away if anything changes in shape, colour, or size, or if anything new appears,” she…
…estimated that over 350,000 non-melanoma skin cancers are treated. More information about Cancer Council Queensland, and reducing the risk of skin cancer, is available via 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au. ENDS For more information or interviews, please contact: Katie Clift,…
…with melanoma and more than 360,000 non-melanoma skin cancers removed annually. “Almost all skin cancers, including melanoma, are caused by over-exposure to UV radiation from the sun, meaning skin cancer is almost entirely preventable,” Ms McMillan said. “We’re calling on…
Cancer that only affects cells on the surface of the top layer of the skin. Not invasive….
…their skin at home. The morning not yet over, the researchers gave us the opportunity to share our experience with melanoma and checking our skin. As a university student and a fairly fresh face at Cancer Council Queensland, it was…
…or online via cancer.org.au/SunSmartApp. Sunburn and the majority of skin cancers are preventable through taking care in the sun, so follow these five tips and take sun safety seriously this summer. More information about Cancer Council Queensland and staying SunSmart…
…we’re doing all we can to protect our skin,” Ms Clift said. “Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world – around 3600 melanoma and 324,000 non-melanoma skin cancers are diagnosed across the state each year. “Sun…