Skin cancer checks and why they are important

Around two in three Australians will develop skin cancers – get regular skin checks

Around two in three Australians will develop skin cancers in their lifetime − and that rate is steadily increasing according to fresh research.

Over the past 30 years, Australia’s skin cancer rates have increased by up to 6% a year, with older men more at risk.

Australia’s sunshine has a dark side, with the climate also causing one of the world’s highest rates of skin cancer.

Our GPs have skin cancer expertise, book a skin check here.

Reference:

• RACGP - High burden of skin cancer continues to rise