Did you know that around 99 per cent of non-melanoma skin cancers and 95 per cent of melanomas are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation? While the most common source of UV radiation is the sun, there are many other (surprising) ways you
Are you at risk of skin cancer? Anyone can develop skin cancer, which means all Australians need to be vigilant about using sun protection and get regular skin checks. Here are seven traits that put you at a higher risk of developing the disease.
There is a dangerous misconception that having tanned, dark or "olive" skin protects you from developing skin cancer. As Doctor Hamilton Ayres explains in the video below, this is a myth.