Vitamin D deficiency has become the topic of conversation in Australia of over recent years. There is still much confusion among the general public about how much Vitamin D we should be getting. In this article Robyn Lucas and Terry Slevin cover the ‘Six things you need to know about your Vitamin D levels’. The

There has been serious speculation surrounding the accuracy of scientific research data on skin cancer drug DZ13 conducted at the University of NSW. This has caused the University to suspend patient trials of the drug which was anticipated to be a significant step forward in skin cancer treatment. The call was made to stop the

Australian scientists have apparently discovered a new ‘super sunscreen’ by studying how the coral on the Great Barrier Reef protects itself. Being located in the shallow waters off the Queensland coast, the Great Barrier Reef has been hit by some of the worlds harshest UV rays over millions of years. By studying what the coral

Yervoy is a melanoma treatment which is designed to prolong the life of a person fighting melanoma. Until recently the drug was costing Australians up to $120,000 for a course of 4 treatments. Now that the drug has finally been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), treatment is expected to cost around $36. Melanoma

Specialising in the treatment and care of melanoma patients, a surgical oncologist from the US didn’t expect that he would be next in line to receive the bad news. As an expert in the field, Travis Kidner was someone well aware of the importance of early detection. It is was this which likely saved Travis’s

Former Geelong Cats star, Tim McGrath, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer killing more than 1,500 Australians each year. McGrath, now 42, has already undergone treatment to remove 33 lymph nodes from his armpit. 12 months of intensive melanoma treatment will now

Commercial solarium operators believe the blanket ban on sunbeds will lead to a rise in dangerous backyard operators in the ACT, with many people buying artificial ultraviolet light lamps from online classified sites. ”They’re not outlawing anything. People will just start buying and setting up sunbeds in their houses,” said one Canberra solarium operator after

According to new research from the Monell Center and collaborating institutions, odors from human skin cells can be used to identify melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. In addition to detecting a unique odor signature associated with melanoma cells, the researchers also demonstrated that a nanotechnology-based sensor could reliably differentiate melanoma cells from normal

Reports show that less Queenslanders are paying even less attention to the slip slop slap message over the winter months. Only 2.5% of Queenslanders practice sun protection during winter, a drop from 3.6% in 2011. Queensland has among the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Even in winter, there are a number of

Exert from onlinenews.com.au The leading Scottish doctor who created a jab to prevent cervical cancer says a vaccine to stop people getting skin cancer is now on the horizon. Professor Ian Frazer is involved in research to find viruses that could play a role in the development of skin cancers and said the vaccine could

An Australian study has revealed that regular sunscreen use may decrease the signs of skin ageing. The skin of regular sunscreen users showed signs of 24% less ageing than those who were not wearing sunscreen as regularly. 903 adults (under 55 years old) were included in the study. Following a period of 4.5 years, participants

Queensland researcher, Dr Graham Leggatt of The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute, is one step closer to finding a less invasive method to treat non-melanoma skin cancer. Squamous & basal cell carcinoma are two non-melanoma skin cancers that affect over 130,000 queenslanders every year. The new research which is being supported by the Cancer Council