Western Force leading the way Did you know outdoor athletes, both professional and amateur, are at high risk for developing skin cancer. Western Force is a leading example of skin cancer aware teams. Recently their whole team visited us for their skin checks again, to keep their players safe. If you are an athlete that regularly…
Freckle Checkle Day 2016
Freckle Checkle Day – 13th August 2016 Fund raising for winter skin cancer awareness On 13th August we held our second Freckle Checkle, a family fund raising day organized by Skin Check WA where all our doctors and staff volunteer their time to perform free skin checks. All our normal gaps are waived and 100%…
Count your moles on your right arm to check your melanoma risk
Dr Howard Lam is interviewed by Adam Shand from 6PR Radio Station in the above video. Research from Kings College London shows that the number of moles on the arm correlates with the total number of moles on the body. We know for a long time that having 50 – 100 moles in total raise…
3 skin cancers you should watch for in winter
Skin Cancers occur in both summer and winter. Here we discuss 3 skin cancers you need to watch for especially in winter.
The Cream Team Sunscreen Video
We think the Dutch “Cream Team” have done an awesome job with this. We totally agree with the message. ENJOY THE SUN BUT PROTECT YOUR SKIN Feel free to share it if you agree!
Window Tinting
There is a term that was commonly used in the mid to late 20th century that highlighted a serious issue that was dealt with in true Australian laconic fashion. That term was “Truckies Arm” and it effectively referred to the fact that people who drove for a living had one arm more tanned than the…
Alannah Hill raises skin cancer awareness after diagnosis with melanoma on toe
Recently Australian fashion designer Alannah Hill disclosed that she was diagnosed with a melanoma on her toe. It was a chance finding by a doctor after she kicked and broke her toe on a skirting board. We need to thank her for deciding to go public with her diagnosis and her journey with treatment. Fortunately…