7 ways to get the most out of your skin cancer check
Being prepared for your skin check and knowing what to expect will help you make the most out of the appointment. Let’s look at 7 things you should know.
What’s the difference between skin checks and full body photography?
Regular skin assessments are essential for the early detection of skin cancer. Let's look at the difference between skin checks and full body photography.
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 [...]
It’s 2022, and it’s time to say ‘Game on Mole’
Exercise three times a week? Cut back on alcohol? Save for a holiday? It’s the start of a New Year, and many of us have set resolutions for 2022. While some resolutions require long-term commitment, if you haven’t considered it, it’s time to add one essential, easy goal for this year: join the ‘Game on [...]
Our Top Five Moments in 2021
2021 has been another year of ups and downs. Fortunately here in North Queensland, we’ve been able to (mostly) live without lockdowns, which has allowed us to actively participate in important campaigns. With Australia still leading the world with skin cancer rates, spreading the sun safety message is as important as ever! We’ve whittled down [...]
The job’s not done until we’re all safe from the sun
It’s halfway through National Skin Cancer Action Week, Cancer Council’s annual campaign to promote vital sun protection. Can you believe that it has been 40 years since the original ‘Slip, Slop, Slap’ campaign featuring Sid the Seagull? Despite the success of the original campaign, “Australia still has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the [...]
Should you book Full Body Photography?
Wondering if you should book Full Body Photography with your next skin check? Read on to find out more... We perform our Full Body Photography services using state-of-the-art equipment called the IntelliStudio2. The IntelliStudio2 brings this cutting-edge automated full-body mapping technology to North Queensland. As North Queensland is known as the ‘Skin Cancer Capital of [...]
What to expect during a skin check
Getting a skin check can seem like a daunting process, but often this fear is a result of not knowing what to expect, or what the potential outcome may be. Firstly, to get the most of your skin check, it’s important to do an initial skin check at home. Skin cancers can develop all over [...]