Blog Topic: Sun protection
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 […]
Spring is finally here and we’ve started the season off with some beautiful weather across the state. But while some people may not be thinking about sun protection just yet, spring is an especially important time to be aware of ultra violet (UV) exposure. UV levels are on the rise at this time of year, […]
If you work outdoors you are at increased risk of getting skin cancer. Outdoor workers are exposed to UV radiation from the sun for much longer periods than people who work indoors, and it is this accumulation of exposure that increases your risk of skin cancer. UV levels across NSW are now high enough (3 and […]
We all know that Australia has among the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. And while skin cancer is often thought to be something only older people need to worry about, the reality is that melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australians aged 15-29 […]