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 has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. Risk factors for skin cancer include having fair skin and having been severely sunburned in the past. - 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.
