Beyond melanoma

Deaths from non-melanoma skin cancers have almost doubled in Australia this millennium – and the culprit is hiding in plain sight, according to new medical research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast.

A tan to die for

Collarium sunbeds are being marketed for commercial use in parts of Australia, despite sunbeds or tanning beds being banned for commercial use in Australia for nearly 10 years due to the risk of skin cancer.

Get social against skin cancer

90 per cent of young adults regularly use social media, and so it’s a resource which cannot be overlooked in the battle to combat disease, including skin cancer.

Gearing up against skin cancer

From state of the art mole-mapping to new drug treatments, the way we diagnose and treat skin cancers is being revolutionised, but being sensible in the sun is still the best medicine.