A new study in the US has produced surprising results, finding that more than a quarter of people who have had melanoma say they never use sunscreen. Having already been diagnosed with melanoma, the risk of being diagnosed with the disease again is very high. Actually, survivors are nine times more likely than other people

In a push to reduce the incidence of skin cancer in New Zealand’s youth, new regulations will see sunbeds prohibited for those under the age of 18. NZ and Australia have the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. These changes are designed to help reduce damage caused by sunbeds which produce dangerous levels

Melanoma figures in the United States indicate that the aggressive and deadly skin cancer is on the rise in the U.S. youth. While the disease is still relatively rare in children, rates have increased at a rate of 2 percent per year from 1973 to 2009 in newborns to those aged 19. Read More Here

Data released from a 22-year old study has revealed that common Aspirin may help reduce the risk of melanoma. According to the results, Postmenopausal women who used Aspirin (ASA) had a significantly lower risk of melanoma, and longer duration of ASA use was associated with greater protection. However this study was limited by the observational

Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Although not all Queensland schools are actually taking the full measures required to become sun safe. This is particulary concerning given a majority of damage to a person’s skin is done before the age of 18. Only 39% of QLd schools provide adequete protection,

New research has apparently revealed that those who are HIV-positive are at a greater risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancer. According to the US study, a person who is HIV-positive may be at double the risk of Squamous Cell and Basal Cell Carcinoma than those who are not HIV-positive. It is expected that the greater

There are concerns in Australia that the skin cancer message is still not getting through to some teenagers. New research from the Cancer Council has revealed that many teenagers, aged 12-17 are under the impression a tan is healthy. There are however encouraging signs that the rate of young people wanting a tan has infact

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (NZ) has released a statement to organisations, urging them to remember their employee sun safety responsibilities. NZ and Australia have the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. It is estimated as many as 15% of employed New Zealanders work outdoors, with this figure as high as

Wes Bonny passed away in 2010, aged 26 following a battle with melanoma which had started 3 years earlier. His story has now been playing in selected cinemas across the east coast of Australia with evidence that his skin cancer story is hitting home with audiences. Read More Here

A new study, published in JAMA Dermatology, has investigated the accuracy of a number of Iphone & Android apps which claim to help detect skin cancer. 188 images were tested across the apps, with 60 melanomas being apart of those sent for testing. No particular apps are named in the study, however it is said

18 year old Patrick Harris is about to paddle solo for 27.5km from Perth to Rottnest Island to raise money for melanoma. Inspired by the sad passing of his girlfriend’s mother who lost her battle to melanoma, Patrick is looking to raise a total of $20,000 for Melanoma WA. Well on his to achieving his

During 2011, 46 South Australians were admitted to hospital for sunburn. A statistic that deeply concerns Cancer Council SA CEO, Brenda Wilson. Of those admitted for sunburn, almost 1/4 were children. Brenda said that “Serious sunburn can greatly contribute to a person’s risk of developing skin cancer, especially in children when overexposure to UV radiation