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How you can help patients like Hayley with stage IV melanoma
- July 19, 2017
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: Articles
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Melanoma Patients Australia has been providing support, information and representation for Australians affected by melanoma since July 2006. MPA are currently helping patients like Hayley realise that they are not alone in their experiences with melanoma.
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Zinc Your Ink: Why tattoos should always be protected from the sun
- January 30, 2017
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: Articles
If you have a tattoo, make sure you either cover it with clothing or protect it with SPF 50+ sunscreen. And I will tell you why.
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Jarryd Roughead Receives The All-clear For Skin Cancer
- December 7, 2016
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: News
AFL player Jarryd Roughead revealed great news yesterday on his cancer recovery.
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After Mack Horton’s close call with skin cancer – 6PR’s Oliver Peterson asked Karen Ong just how important this find was
- October 24, 2016
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: News
6PR Drive radio host Oliver Peterson spoke with skin screening specialist and author of ‘The Number 1 Guide to Preventing Skin Cancer’ Karen Ong on Friday afternoon about Horton’s recent close call with skin cancer.
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Cricket Legend Max Walker Dies at Age 68
- September 28, 2016
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: News
Former Australian cricketer Max Walker dies at age 68 after a two-year battle against melanoma.
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Australia Robbed of a National Treasure
- April 10, 2015
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: News
Cricket legend and commentator Richie Benaud has sadly passed away in Sydney after fighting a long battle with skin cancer.
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Research into Melanoma Biomarkers Gets Go Ahead
- May 16, 2014
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: News
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and the most common cancer for Australians aged 15-29.
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Guys, avoid skin cancer – grow a beard!
- August 15, 2012
- Posted by: admin
- Category: News
A team at the University of Southern Queensland found that facial hair could reduce the skin’s exposure to the sun’s UV rays by an average of one-third! The findings were dependent upon facial hair length (longer hair provided slightly better coverage and was therefore more protective) and the angle to which the skin was exposed