We recommend that you self-check your skin at least every three months and see a professional for a skin cancer check every year. Share with your doctor any changes that you have noticed between professional checks. Our small team is passionate about helping communities gain better access to specialist health care and skin cancer services.…
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,…
A doctor’s appointment may feel scary for many of us, and it’s even scarier when we’re potentially dealing with Skin Cancer. At The Skin Cancer Doctor, we want to contribute to your understanding of “what the doctor says” since we can all be afraid or even forget to ask if we are anxious while talking…
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…
To prevent skin cancer or any similar disease, performing self skin checks is a good habit that will help you detect any cancer sign and consult a skin physician to have it treated on time! We pray “Prevention saves lives” and we encourage people to take this practice as a regular part of their health…