It’s Melanoma Awareness Month: get to know your skin
Skin cancers often don’t hurt – they’re seen, not felt.
Make sure to habitually check for new spots or changes to moles and freckles.
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Michael Klim and Brad Hodge team up as new research shows men aren’t protecting themselves in the sun
The Australian Government and Cancer Council are teaming up with sports stars Michael Klim and Brad Hodge to call on Australian men to pick up their sun protection game.
Read More >Concerning new data shows almost half of Australians aren’t using adequate sun protection
As the weather warms up and UV levels rise, Cancer Council is concerned that Australians are not using adequate sun protection to reduce their risk of skin cancer, with new data revealing that only half (53.9%) of Australians are using three or more forms of sun protection when exposed to the sun during peak UV times.
Read More >Cancer Council urges the Australian Government to strengthen Australia’s legacy in cancer control and care this World Cancer Day
With February 4 marking the 25th anniversary of World Cancer Day.
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Read More >61,000
Australians saved in the past 20 years thanks to cancer research
$51.7 million
contributed together with our research partners in the 2021-22 financial year
69%
survival rate increased from 49% in the 1980s through research investment