…middle part of the day. When it comes to protecting your skin, it’s much better to head out early in the morning, and late in the afternoon, when the UV is generally weakest. Take advantage of any natural or built…

…workers – building/construction, rural/farming, local government and public sector. Around 70 per cent of all outdoor workers surveyed believed it was likely they would develop skin cancer in the future. About 42 per cent had already had a skin cancer,…

…rates of skin cancer in the world. Around 3,000 melanoma and 133,000 non-melanoma skin cancers are diagnosed each year. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said a new range of Cancer Council cosmetics, launched this month, would make sun protection…

…protect our children’s skin, research shows that UV radiation from the sun can damage skin cells and increase the risk of skin cancer at any age.” Ms Clift said unprotected exposure to UV radiation in later life could trigger already…

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…

…Council is concerned Queenslanders may become complacent or rely on non-GP approved skin checks for their appointments. Queenslanders are being encouraged to schedule a self-skin examination this summer, or to visit their GP or a skin cancer clinic for a…

…are at risk of developing skin cancer. “It’s so important for all Queensland organisations caring for children to have access to items that assist SunSmart behaviour and reduce skin cancer risk,” Ms Clift said. “These grants will be a big…

Queensland is the skin cancer capital of the world. In a groundbreaking research initiative, Dr. Mathias Seviiri is unravelling the genetic mysteries behind skin cancer treatment responses and risk predictions, with a focus on melanoma and keratinocyte cancer – two…

…sunglasses. A combination of these measures, along with getting to know your skin and regularly checking for any changes, are the keys to reducing your skin cancer risk. To download the National Skin Cancer Action Week 2017 resources, visit: www.cancer.org.au/skinweek…