My Skin Cancer Centre

01/05/2016

Exciting news for patients with advanced melanoma!

SUSAN Barlow watched her own mother die from a melanoma but has become a two time survivor of the disease herself thanks to a breakthrough new $170,000 treatment that will be subsidised from today.

29/07/2015

MELANOMA ALERT!
Dr Francis picks another early melanoma today - winter means we are all rugged up and often miss changes in our moles.
But melanoma does not discriminate seasons!
Book in with Francis for a check today!

14/07/2015

Melanoma of the Lip! Melanoma is often located in unusual areas such as lips, scalps and feet. Book in for your winter check with Dr Tan today to ensure you haven't missed one!

Star Hawthorn forward Jarryd Roughead could be back playing within 2-3 weeks after having a melanoma removed from his lip on Wednesday.

13/05/2015

UVs should be taken seriously.

Avoid tanning salons, wear sunscreen and get check regularly.

Thank you Tawny for sharing these photos on Social Media.

Tawny Willoughby used a tanning bed 4 to 5 times a week in high school. Now, at 27, she's dealing with painful skin-cancer treatments.

08/05/2015

Hugh Jackman has revealed he has four separate skin cancers removed in the last 18 months.

04/05/2015

On "Melanoma Monday," Dr. Debra Wattenberg and "The Doctors" host Dr. Travis Stork offer viewers advice on protecting yourself from melanoma. Natalie Morales passes a melanoma screening with flying colors.

24/04/2015

20/04/2015

It's an early stage, but results are encouraging. :)

A new melanoma drug that tricks the body into destroying cancer cells is keeping patients alive for years longer than expected.

10/04/2015

Cricket icon Richie Benaud died after a battle with skin cancer.

04/04/2015

HAPPY EASTER!

Don't forget your sunscreen while egg hunting. :)

26/02/2015

Overexposure to UV rays can cause skin cancer. But did you know damages can be caused hours after exposure?

Scientists have recently revealed that UV Radiations from sunlight or tanning beds are causing damages UP TO FOUR HOURS after exposure!
Their results highlight chemical changes involving melanin. These chemical changes affect the skin beyond the exposure itself.

12/02/2015

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that sweating through physical exercise increases the risk of sunburn by raising the photosensitivity of the skin?

Use sun protection when UX index is 3 or above or after 7.30am to be safe.