…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…
…asking a partner or a mate to check their back, and anywhere they can’t see themselves, for any skin changes.” Queensland has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Around 3,000 melanoma and 133,000 non-melanoma skin cancers are…
…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…
…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…
…UV radiation exposure and skin cancer risk – so an important time to intercept complacent behavior. “Not only do we know that increasing shade structures across Queensland schools would reduce children’s risk of skin cancer, but we now also know…