In the past few decades the sun has become the cause of so much alarm due to its association with skin cancer. The more you get burned, especially earlier in life,…

Skin check matters. Every 6 hour, one Australian dies of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.  Fortunately, skin checks are life-saving. It's as simple as going into your skin cancer clinic to…

 Apply sunscreen to skin 15 to 30 minutes before going outdoors. Use at least 30 grams (enough to fill a shot glass) on the body Check the sunscreen’s expiration date.…

How to prevent skin cancers May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. You are more likely to develop skin cancer in your lifetime than any other cancer. However, it is one of the…

How to Do a Skin Check? 1. Check  your face, especially the nose, lips, mouth and ears - front and back. Use one or both mirrors to get a clear view.…

Discovering melanoma at an earlier stage is more likely to result in a cure. TWhen melanoma is found and treated early, the chances for long-term survival are excellent. As melanoma…