Australia now has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. Find out all about skin cancer, how it is treated and how you can prevent it.
- Animation: UV radiation damages your skin
View our animation to see how exposure to the sun`s harmful rays cause tanning and skin damage. - Melanoma
The most serious form of skin cancer is called melanoma. - Skin cancer diagnosis
Find out about different types of skin cancers and how they are diagnosed. - Skin cancer prevention vital in HIV
People with HIV should use sunscreen and avoid the sun, according to a US study. - Skin cancer risk factors in Australia
Australia now has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. There have been a number of studies undertaken that show that 2 out of 3 people who spent their childhood or adolescence in Australia will need treatment for at least one type of skin ca - Skin cancer statistics
Some Australian facts and figures on melanoma of the skin. - Skin cancer treatment options
The treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer has a high success rate, provided it is detected at an early stage. - Skin cancer: avoiding it
Learn how to protect yourself from the sun`s harmful UV rays. - Skin cancer: causes
Most skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun. - Skin cancer: early detection
Unprotected exposure to the sun in the first 15 years of life more than doubles the chances of getting skin cancer later in life. - Skin cancer: the warning signs
Read about and view some of the signs that warn of skin cancer. - Skin cancer: treatment
Most skin cancers are treated with surgery, but occasionally radiotherapy or chemotherapy, or 2 or all 3 of these treatments, are used. - Skin cancer: what is it?
Read about the 3 main types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma. - Sun and skin: exploring the myths
We explore some of the myths that surround sun exposure and the risks of developing skin cancer. - Sun care
Many people still consider tanned skin looks healthy and attractive but long-term sun exposure causes premature aging, wrinkling and damage. - Sunburn: prevention and treatment
Sunburn is better prevented than treated. Read about some options for doing both. - UV index
The UV Index shows the intensity of the sun`s radiation. Find out how you can use it to avoid skin damage and plan your day`s outdoor activities.
