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Personal skin cancer stories

Three Australians share how skin cancer has impacted their lives.

Personal skin cancer stories
Personal skin cancer stories

Skin cancer stories are crucial to raise awareness about the importance of skin cancer prevention. 

Knowing the story behind other people's personal experiences with skin cancer can offer support and be a source of inspiration.

Raelene Buchan standing on a beach, holding hands with a young child. They're both wearing sun-protective clothing.

Raelene Buchan

Raelene's brush with skin cancer prompted her brother Jimmy to consult a doctor.

Read Raelene's story
Ryan Channells lying propped up on a pillow in a hospital bed. He is smiling at the camera.

Ryan Channells

After surviving a terminal cancer diagnosis Ryan knows the value of not taking life for granted. 

Read Ryan's story
John Clements wearing a helmet and a long-sleeve top, posing next to a bicycle with his hands on the handlebars.

John Clements

John has had multiple skin cancers diagnosed since his 50th birthday.

Read John's story
A close up image of Matthew Hayden wearing a broad-brimmed hat with zinc on his lips, smiling.

Matthew Hayden

Matthew Hayden talks about his life of cricket, surfing ... and skin cancer

Read Haydos' sunsmart advice
Man wearing a broad-brimmed hat, sitting on a maroon camping chair. He is wearing a long-sleeved shirt, doing a thumbs up and holding a fishing rod.

Rob Paxevanos

I thought I was immune to skin cancer...

Read Rob's story


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