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Skin cancer visits to the GP grow

Skin cancer visits to the GP grow

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. According to Cancer Council NSW, about two in three Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer before the age of 70. GPs play a critical role in skin cancer treatment –...
Summer – A timely reminder about sun protection and skin checks

Summer – A timely reminder about sun protection and skin checks

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Approximately 17,000 Australians are diagnosed with melanoma each year, with 1400 dying from it annually. It is estimated that a person has a 1 in 265 (or 0.38%) risk of dying from melanoma of the...