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ARE YOU AT RISK ?

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  • Australia and New Zealand have the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world.

  • Skin cancers account for around 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers.

  • More than 90% of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun.

  • The three main forms of skin cancer are the BCC (Basal Cell Cancer), SCC (Squamous Cell Cancer) and Melanoma.

  • Melanoma is the most common life threatening cancer in the 15 to 44 year age group.

  • Melanoma is the third most common life threatening cancer in both men & women overall.

  • Melanoma is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and fourth in New Zealand .

  • Annually there are approximately 2040 melanoma deaths in Australia and 310 in New Zealand .

  • Approximately 560 people in Australia and 157 in New Zealand die from other skin cancers each year.

DID YOU KNOW?

S C A N

SORE

CHANGING

ABNORMAL

NEW

SCAN YOUR SKIN AND LOOK FOR A SPOT OR MOLE THAT IS ...

SORE

A spot which is sore (scaly, itchy, bleeding, tender) and doesn’t heal within 6 weeks.

ABNORMAL

CHANGING

Changing in size, shape, colour or texture.

Looks different, feels different, or stands out when compared to your other spots and moles.

NEW

Has appeared on your skin recently. Any new moles or spots should be checked, especially if you are over 40.

PROTECTING OUR SKIN FROM THE SUN IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP TO PREVENTING SKIN CANCER.

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