Can you still get skin cancer in winter?
It's important to wear sun protection year-round to lower your chances of skin cancer - even in winter. Your skin is susceptible to harm from UV rays.
Can vitamin B3 reduce my skin cancer risk?
How can vitamin B3 reduce skin cancer risk? Learn about the use of vitamin B3 to reduce the risk of recurrence for people who have had skin cancer before.
How much sun gives you skin cancer?
How long can we be out in the sun before we experience skin damage? Our very own Dr Helena Rosengren was recently featured on Townsville's Triple M radio to speak about the important topic of sun exposure and skin cancer checks! Listen to the full radio interview now: https://vimeo.com/720958294 In the interview, Dr Rosengren highlights [...]
Free skin cancer resource reviewed by Dr Helena Rosengren
Cancer Council Australia has put together an important resource to help people understand more about the two most common types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Dr Helena Rosengren on Deborah Hutton’s 7News skin cancer journey
Skin Repair Skin Cancer Clinic Townsville recently featured in a national 7News documentary with model, magazine editor and TV reporter Deborah Hutton. As an established authority in skin cancer medicine in Australia, Dr Helena Rosengren was approached by the 7News team to shed light on “Australia’s national cancer”.
Skin Repair joins IMAGE melanoma research trial
Skin Repair Skin Cancer Clinic is honoured to have been asked to join a national Australian melanoma research study called the IMAGE trial.
Podcast: Antibiotic prophylaxis for surgical site infection
Podcast: Dr Rosengren speaks with HealthCert Education, providing her expert advice on a pragmatic approach to antibiotic prophylaxis for surgical site infection.
Olivia’s melanoma story: “A spontaneous decision saved my life”
Olivia Jackson was 20 when a spontaneous decision to get a skin check saved her life. She was diagnosed with melanoma. It was her first skin cancer check.
UVA vs UVB radiation: What’s the difference?
The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which consists of different types of rays including UVA and UVB. These affect your skin in different ways. Let’s look at the differences between UVA and UVB rays, and how you can protect your skin from harm. UV radiation UV radiation is an electromagnetic energy that most commonly comes [...]
Townsville says YES to zero deaths from melanoma
What a month! Townsville, we want to thank you for your support of Melanoma March. This is a hugely important national campaign organised by Melanoma Institute Australia, with the goal of achieving zero deaths from melanoma. While it might seem like a pie-in-the-sky goal, leading Australian doctors believe it can be achieved this decade! How? [...]