Scientists from Germany have discovered that a new human papillomaviruses (HPV) vaccine can protect mice against non-melanoma skin cancers. Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is considered to be the main cause of non-melanoma skin cancer, which includes basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. However scientists also suspect that non-melanoma skin cancer can be caused by simultaneous

Clinton Heal, founder of MelanomaWA, was diagnosed with secondary melanoma at the tender age of 22. Now 30, Clinton has had 35 melanomas removed from throughout his body and continues to be a living inspiration to people suffering from melanoma across the world. Despite recent news that another secondary melanoma has developed, Clinton is still

Australian men over 50 are at a high risk of serious injury or death as a result of skin cancer, particularly compared with Australian women of the same age. Take a look at this quick video as reported by Kristy Reading of NBN News which gives a case study of what happens all to often

The level of sun exposure and dangerous levels of ultra-violet radiation (UVR) puts all Australians at risk of skin cancer. Although outdoor workers face an even greater risk of skin cancer due to their increased levels of exposure to UVR over long periods of time. This has recently been confirmed by a comprehensive study out

Researchers from Dundee have looked at the possibility of conducting a simple blood test to see if a patient’s melanoma has started to spread. The research put particular focus on a single gene called TFP12. This gene usually helps stop healthy skin cells growing out of control, which is known to potentially lead to cancer.

For most people, skin cancers such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are seen to be only caused when you get sunburnt or have spent a lot of time unprotected in the sun. However this is not necessarily the case, specifically with melanoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer. Like many

At the start of summer the Cancer Institute NSW launched the ‘Pretty Shady’ sun protection campaign. The campaign, designed primarily to appeal to Australia’s younger adult demographic, aims to encourage sun protection as a trendy lifestyle behaviour rather than the often ‘daggy’ tag many youths associate with it. Using a mix of media to spread

A study conducted in Western Australia has revealed that there may be an association between IVF treatment and an increased risk of melanoma. The study which took into account 21,604 women, showed that those who underwent IVF treatment and successfully gave birth were up to 3.6 times at greater risk of developing invasive melanoma. For

Hugh Jackman, one of Australia’s favourite sons, has had a skin cancer removed from his nose. After being encouraged by wife Deb to visit the doctor about an unusual bump on his nose, Jackman had the bump removed which was later confirmed as a basal cell carcinoma (BCC). BCC’s are the most common type of

After a number of trips to the doctor, William Thomas finally had a lump on his arm tested and diagnosed as merkel cell carcinoma. Initially Mr Thomas was told that his lump, which grew to the size of a golf ball, was just a harmless cyst. But in fact it was a rare and aggressive

Apparently new research shows it can. The University of Arizona have found that it may be highly effective at increasing our natural protection against skin cancer. The studies involve testing a topical broccoli sprout solution to see if it offers and protection to humans during exposure to artificial UV (ultraviolet) light. So far the results

Bruce Jenner, reality TV star from ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’, has confirmed he has undergone a second round of surgery to treat skin cancer. Reportedly Mr Jenner had a basal cell carcinoma removed from his nose, a result of overexposure to the sun over many years. Now recovering from his procedure Bruce Jenner has