…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…
…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…
…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,…
…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…
…skin and it’s the main cause of skin cancer and skin damage. Sunscreen providing broad-spectrum protection will filter out both types of radiation, providing your skin with more comprehensive protection. Seven, you need more sunscreen than you think. To make…
…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…
…is at greater risk.” The project will bring together researchers from the Australian Skin and Skin Cancer Research Centre (ASSC) and the Queensland Melanoma Collaborative, which also comprises QIMR-Berghofer and Cancer Council. The study will use data collected over 30…
…More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at www.cancerqld.org.au or Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20. For more information or interviews, please contact: Katie Clift, Executive Manager, Media and Spokesperson, Cancer Council Queensland Ph: (07) 3634 5372 or 0409…
New data shows skin cancer and sunburn are one of the top 10 reasons Australians visit their GP every year, prompting an urgent sun safety warning from Cancer Council. The data* shows consultations for skin cancer and sunburn were the…
…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…