Skin Cancer is among the most common types of Cancers. It can be fatal, of course, but one of the key things to know is that early detection is fundamental. So in order to reduce potential risks, we think awareness is the previous vital step. Through awareness on what can and can not cause cancer,…
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Sunburn causes 95% of melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. An estimated 145,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Australia this year, with that number set to rise to 150,000 by 2020. The problem gets even worse when…
Winter is coming, yet contrary to popular belief you’re not much safer from skin cancer than you are in summer. Let us explain: When talking about skin cancer people tend to go to the usual suspects and think about sun exposure. Therefore when wintertime arrives, especially on cold or snowy days we tend to forget…
Skin cancer in Australia account for the highest rates in the world; with outdoor workers amongst the highest risk group. While there have been improvements over the years, many workplaces are still failing to protect their workers from sun damage. According to the 2016 SHARC Report, there has been a growing trend with Australians in…
In 2009, I was lucky enough to be invited to be part of the Al Bino project, which was put together by Cancer Council NSW. This project was targeted at adolescents, as Cancer Council NSW had discovered quite alarming, declining rates of sun-safe behaviour amongst this group. They worked with Naked Communications to create the…