Researchers from Dundee have looked at the possibility of conducting a simple blood test to see if a patient’s melanoma has started to spread. The research put particular focus on a single gene called TFP12. This gene usually helps stop healthy skin cells growing out of control, which is known to potentially lead to cancer.

For most people, skin cancers such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are seen to be only caused when you get sunburnt or have spent a lot of time unprotected in the sun. However this is not necessarily the case, specifically with melanoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer. Like many

At the start of summer the Cancer Institute NSW launched the ‘Pretty Shady’ sun protection campaign. The campaign, designed primarily to appeal to Australia’s younger adult demographic, aims to encourage sun protection as a trendy lifestyle behaviour rather than the often ‘daggy’ tag many youths associate with it. Using a mix of media to spread

A study conducted in Western Australia has revealed that there may be an association between IVF treatment and an increased risk of melanoma. The study which took into account 21,604 women, showed that those who underwent IVF treatment and successfully gave birth were up to 3.6 times at greater risk of developing invasive melanoma. For

Hugh Jackman, one of Australia’s favourite sons, has had a skin cancer removed from his nose. After being encouraged by wife Deb to visit the doctor about an unusual bump on his nose, Jackman had the bump removed which was later confirmed as a basal cell carcinoma (BCC). BCC’s are the most common type of

After a number of trips to the doctor, William Thomas finally had a lump on his arm tested and diagnosed as merkel cell carcinoma. Initially Mr Thomas was told that his lump, which grew to the size of a golf ball, was just a harmless cyst. But in fact it was a rare and aggressive

Apparently new research shows it can. The University of Arizona have found that it may be highly effective at increasing our natural protection against skin cancer. The studies involve testing a topical broccoli sprout solution to see if it offers and protection to humans during exposure to artificial UV (ultraviolet) light. So far the results

Bruce Jenner, reality TV star from ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’, has confirmed he has undergone a second round of surgery to treat skin cancer. Reportedly Mr Jenner had a basal cell carcinoma removed from his nose, a result of overexposure to the sun over many years. Now recovering from his procedure Bruce Jenner has

According to the latest cancer statistics there is an increasing amount of men from Western Australia falling victim to the deadly skin cancer known as Melanoma. Although the number of melanomas of both men and women has decreased their is an increase in men dying from this cancer. Read more here

According to QLD scientists, redheads are 100 times more likely to develop the killer skin cancer – Melanoma. Due to a particular gene mutation MC1R. This is responsible for the red hair colour and also predisposes the DNA in skin cells to sun damage. Approximately 70% of Australian’s are affected by this gene. Read more

Scientists have proven that fair skinned red- heads are at least 100 times more likely to develop Melanomas than other hair colours. This article explains why this hair colour is more predisposed to this deadly cancer. Read more here

AFL legend and former centre half back of the Geelong Cats Tim ‘Bluey’ McGrath is currently battling Stage 3 Melanoma. The father of three states he will fight the cancer head on using skills he acquired in his successful football career. The article states he will endure an arduous twelve months of intense treatment with