Blog Topic: Sun protection
With the UV rating set to be extreme this festive season, see our give tips for staying Sun Smart.
Sunscreen can help protect you from skin cancer. We answer the most commonly asked questions about sunscreen.
Read a dermatologist’s top 5 tips for protecting your skin this summer.
Sunscreen needs to be applied correctly to effectively protect our skin. Learn five ways to do this.
We bust the 10 most common sun protection myths to help you separate fact from fiction.
Often people don’t think about sun protection in winter, but in many parts of Australia UV levels are 3 or above right through the winter months. If you ski you are at greater risk – UV levels are higher in alpine regions than at sea level and snow is highly reflective. Even mild sunburn can increase […]
Sophie’s Story. Saturday 7 December is National Patio Day — a chance to gather your family, friends and loved ones under your patio and celebrate the first Saturday of summer in style while also raising vital funds and awareness for Cancer Council. Cancer Council Ambassador Sophie Hughes knows all too well how a cancer diagnosis […]
Was your new year’s resolution to drink less, quit smoking, eat healthier or do more exercise? This Women’s Health Week, we’re looking at how these healthy habits can reduce your risk of some cancers that affect women. We’ll also cover what you need to know to catch cancer earlier and improve your chances of surviving […]
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Author: Terry Slevin – Education and Research Director, Cancer Council WA; Chair, Occupational and Environmental Cancer Committee, Cancer Council Australia. What is SPF? Can I still tan with it on? How much do I need and how often should I use it? Sunscreen use not only reduces the risk […]
We all know how vital sun protection is in preventing skin cancer – but new statistics show that an alarming number of adults are still getting sunburnt. The latest insight to come out of the Cancer Council National Sun Protection Survey, shows that 17 percent of adults, equivalent to 881,000 people across NSW, are getting […]