Yeppoon family shares devastating melanoma journey in hope it saves lives
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Yeppoon family shares devastating melanoma journey in hope it saves lives

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Lyell Duffy thought he had pulled a muscle at work when he began experiencing back pain. "My whole world just fell apart," Mr Duffy's wife, Fay said. "Lyell's primary was never found," Ms Duffy said. Sun safety Seek shade, especially in the hottest part of the day Wear sun-protective clothing that covers your back, shoulders, arms and legs Wear a broad-brimmed hat Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 50+ every two hours and after swimming or exercise Wear wrap-around sunglasses Source: Melanoma Institute Australia Australia is, globally, number one for skin cancer. "Two-thirds of Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime," Professor Anne Cust, from Melanoma Institute Australia, said.

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Skin cancer check-ups a long time coming as Australia faces huge shortage of dermatologists
3 years, 9 months ago

Skin cancer check-ups a long time coming as Australia faces huge shortage of dermatologists

ABC  

Regional residents facing waiting times of nearly a year to have their skin checked by specialists are warned the queue will continue to grow if funding and training are not increased. Key points: Early detection is the key to beating skin cancer, but a national shortage of specialists is of deep concern to advocates Experts say GPs need more training …

Woman who has survived 86 skin cancer surgeries and now does skin checks every day
5 years, 9 months ago

Woman who has survived 86 skin cancer surgeries and now does skin checks every day

Daily Mail  

A Tennessee woman says she used to use tanning beds every day before she was diagnosed with skin cancer all over her body. She said she never knew that tanning beds were linked to an increased risk of skin cancer Pace was first diagnosed with melanoma in 2000 at 23 years old, after a dermatologist biopsied moles that were on …

Man, 59, discovers he has skin cancer - and has chunk of skin removed from his face - after razor cut from shaving failed to heal
11 years, 8 months ago

Man, 59, discovers he has skin cancer - and has chunk of skin removed from his face - after razor cut from shaving failed to heal

Daily Mail  

Man, 59, discovers he has skin cancer - and has chunk of skin removed from his face - after razor cut from shaving failed to heal Stephen Hinchliffe, 59, was not concerned when he nicked himself But over several days cut grew, became raised and changed colour When GP saw face he ordered immediate biopsy which revealed cancer Surgeons had …

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