National Skin Cancer Action Week is held annually at the start of Summer and aims to raise awareness of skin cancer in Australia. This year, National Skin Cancer Action Week will be held from November 21-27. The awareness week is hosted by Cancer Council in conjunction with the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Michael Clarke for Cancer Council's 'Be SunSmart this summer' campaign
Australian Cricket’s Twenty-20 captain and Test vice captain, Michael Clarke, will front Cancer Council’s 'Be SunSmart this summer' campaign to encourage greater use of sun protection and early detection of skin cancer.
Cancer Council launched the skin cancer awareness campaign on 27 October 2010, to kick off the start of National Skin Cancer Action Week.
Featuring in a new community service announcement, Michael Clarke, who has had three skin cancers removed from his face, urged all Australians to be SunSmart this summer and be proactive about protecting and monitoring their skin.
“Playing cricket means I am outdoors during peak UV times, so I try to protect myself and keep an eye on my skin for any changes,” he said. “I was lucky my cancers were so visible, but they can be anywhere on the body, so it is critical to be vigilant.”