Skin Cancer and Melanoma - A National Cancer

almost 400,000 Australians are diagnosed every year with skin cancer

A doctors message about melanoma and how to protect yourself

There is nothing healthy about a TAN

Australia has the highest skin cancer rate of any country in the world

Protect yourself in five ways from skin cancer:

1. Put on a broad-brimmed hat that shades your face, neck and ears
2. Wear sun protective clothing that covers as much of your body as possible
3. Seek shade
4. Wear wrap-around sunglasses
5. Apply SPF30+ broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen liberally to clean, dry skin, at least 20 minutes before being exposed to the sun, and reapply at least every two hours when outdoors

My OWN quote... "research the Suntan lotions before you buy it as there are bad toxins in many of them so buy a Sunscreen that is healthy for your skin and NOT toxic"

Always prepare for exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun when going outdoors, even for a brief period of time, by undertaking multiple sun protective behaviours.

Avoid going outdoors unprotected between 10am 3pm when ultraviolet radiation is the strongest.

Sunscreen is not adequate protection on its own and should not be used to extend the time you spend in the sun.

Sunbeds and solaria also emit ultraviolet radiation, so be aware of the risks associated with tanning.

Wee still need to get a small amount of sun for the Vitamin D but cover up Avoid going outdoors unprotected between 10am 3pm when ultraviolet radiation is the strongest.


Video credits to website http://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunsafety/campaigns/darkside_tanning.asp
also see....
http://www.skincancer.gov.au/internet/skincancer/publishing.nsf/Content/mater...
http://www.skincancer.gov.au/internet/skincancer/publishing.nsf/Content/how-1

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[dooglebarker70]

Prof Thompson ,the dr in this video ,was the surgeon who done my melanoma operation,him and his team are fantastic ,I owe them my life ,

[goonchistaw]

@josparkes1 not good , but i'm dark skinned compared to any aussie

i was not made in the shade , but it's important to protect your skin

dagosrus.com

grazie molto 

[josparkes1]

A good thing to show, I had a Basal Cell carcinoma removed a few weeks ago on my scalp,it wasn't melanoma as I know how lethal it is if not removed very quickly. I now cover myself when I go outside, and wear an SPF of 50 + on my face and neck and arms etc.