Skin Cancer Australia

"The story of skin cancer in Australia began over 200 years ago when the first fair-skinned Europeans settled on the shores of Sydney Harbour in 1788.

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. This is due largely to our climate, the fact that many of us have fair skin that isn’t suited to such harsh conditions, our proximity to the equator (high UV levels) and our social attitudes and love for the outdoors.

Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, the most common types of skin cancer, tend to develop on parts of the body that get a lot of sun exposure, such as the face, ears, neck, lips, and the backs of the hands.

Skin cancer — the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight.

Skin cancers aren’t all identical, and they may not cause many symptoms. Still, unusual changes to your skin can be a warning sign for the different types of cancer. Being alert for changes to your skin may help you get a diagnosis earlier.

With Our Skin Cancer , you learn the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options for each cancer with illustrative pictures. We’ll also cover steps you can take to reduce your risk of skin cancer and keep your skin healthy for years to come.

Our Skin App includes

Why is skin cancer so common in AUSTRALIA

Understanding Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer Symptoms

Skin Cancer Causes

skin vision

mole checker

Actinic Keratosis (AK)

Atypical Mole

Who Is at Risk for Moles

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Merkel Cell Carcinoma Prevention

Merkel cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinomas signs

Squamous cell Carcinomas Causes

Leukoplakia

Melanoma

Fast facts on melanoma

Stages Of Melanoma

Types Of Melanoma

Superficial spreading melanoma

Nodular melanoma

Lentigo maligna melanoma

Acral lentiginous melanoma

ABCDE examination

Merkel cell carcinoma

Squamous cell Carcinoma

Skin Cancer Fighting Foods

Skin Cancer Pictures

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