The Cancer Council has recently advised that the rate of skin cancer in Australia is increasing, along with the number of skin cancer related deaths. What is also very concerning is that payments for skin cancer compensation claims by workers has doubled in less than a decade. More than 1,300 workers have claimed for sun-related

Scientists have found a gene which could play an integral part in the formation of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC). The Grhl3 gene is said to contain a key to stopping the development of cells which cause SCC. As there are drugs already in development for treating other cancers, they hope treatments and prevention therapies for

Having been diagnosed with cancer a number of years ago, like many sufferers Stynes is still battling the disease. Stynes will now become the pioneer patient in Australia for a new cancer drug that is said to…Read more

Scientists have made the discovery of four gene types which have now been found to be linked to melanoma. After testing thousands of patients, researchers in both Australia and the UK have been able to confirm the results which is a significant discovery in understanding how melanomas develop. Read more…

British researchers have revealed that they are on the verge of creating a pill that can prevent skin damage from harmful UV rays. Based on the same chemicals that coral can produce in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to protect itself from UV damage, the pill is designed to change the face of sun protection for ever. Read more…

Despite the alarming figures that 2 in 3 Australians will develop skin cancer, it is sad fact that skin cancer the country is still on the rise. Melanoma is the most common cancer for people aged 15-44 so it is extremely important to ensure all age groups are actively involved in the prevention and education

According to a US study, coffee has been shown to reduce the risk of skin cancer by helping kill off damaged cells that could otherwise turn into tumours… Read more here

In a move by the Cancer Council to promote sun safety to young Australians, a competition has been launched to encourage students aged 12-17 to get creative showing off their ‘original skin’. The annual SunSmart competition is offering great prizes to students for creating a short film, image or creative writing piece that shows why

Merkel Cell Carcinoma is a rare form of skin cancer which has even more devastating survival rates than the deadly Melanoma. According to research conducted, Western Australia has the highest rate of Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) in the world…read more

Scientists at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne are trialling a world-first technique of accurately testing if melanoma has spread to different parts of the body… Read more here

The best way to reduce your risk of skin cancer is to take preventative action from sun damage. According to Dr Phillip Artemi of the Australian College of Dermatologists, people often ask to have moles removed in an attempt to beat cancer before it starts. But this is not the best way to prevent skin

A recent study originating from the U.S has confirmed that skin cancer is more likely to develop on the driver’s side of the body. The study confirms that an Australian driver’s right hand side of the body has a higher probability of developing skin cancer due to the increased sun exposure it experiences while driving