At-home skin cancer diagnosis & treatment: Is it safe?
At-home melanoma detection apps improve self-monitoring for potentially deadly skin cancers. But are these apps safe, and do they provide definitive diagnoses?
Melanoma March: For a world where nobody dies of skin cancer
Melanoma March is a timely reminder about the dangers of melanoma and the importance of regular skin checks. It is a month to promote awareness about our "national cancer" and raise funds for vital treatments that save lives.
Join us for Melanoma March 2023!
Join us this Melanoma March in taking steps to beat melanoma to help raise much-needed funds for vital melanoma research!
Skin Cancer 101: Everything you should know about Australia’s cancer
Did you know 2 in 3 of us will be diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70? With one Australian losing their life to melanoma every five hours, it's important that we know what skin cancer is - including the various types - and what signs to look out for to keep our skin healthy [...]
Recognising Australia’s National Skin Check Day
Australia’s National Skin Check Day (ANSCD) falls on the last Thursday of summer every year and is upcoming on 23 February 2023! An initiative of Mates Against Melanoma, ANSCD encourages all Australians to book in their regular skin cancer check for post-summer damage control and peace of mind for another year. “ANSCD is a national action [...]
Sunburnt this summer? Here’s what to do next.
Let’s take a look at how to treat sunburn, how to prevent sunburn, how sunburn increases your skin cancer risk, and to do if you got sunburnt this summer.
Moles: What’s normal and what’s suspicious?
Moles are small spots on your skin. Almost everyone has one or more moles, and they are usually not anything to worry about. But when are moles a cause for concern? Let's look at normal and suspicious moles. Normal moles Moles usually appear circular with smooth edges. They can be brown or flat, smooth or [...]
What to do when you’re accidentally sunburnt
No one enjoys getting sunburnt, and very few people intentionally bake in the sun (or, at least, you shouldn’t). But sometimes the sun catches you unprepared and sunburn happens. There’s no reversing the damage, but there are a few things you can do to help your skin and body recover faster. Here is what to [...]
Merry Christmas from Skin Repair Skin Cancer Clinic!
We are so grateful to our North Queensland community who have supported our Townsville clinics and been part of our journey over the last 12 months. Without you we could not have helped make a difference to our wonderful community!Thank you to the local news networks and radio broadcasters for their interest in the Melanoma [...]
Hairdressers & beauticians: You could save a life
A free short skin cancer course has been launched especially for non-clinical professionals who work with skin, providing the skills to recognise potential skin cancers on clients.