SPRINGWOOD SKIN CANCER links
The links listed below may provide greater understanding of skin cancer conditions. Please consult with your skin cancer clinician today.
Cancer Council of Australia
This is a great website has most things you need to know about skin cancers. Easy to understand summary on the different types of skin cancer, symptoms, causes, incidence, prevention & treatment options. Skin Cancer Foundation
You think melanoma only happens to older people? See this site for true stories and video of people diagnosed with melanoma. |
Cancer Council of Queensland
This helpful website has a variety of resources to help with sun and UV protection including sunsmart guidelines for workplace and sports activities. It also has information on how you can check your skin. Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This is an ebook with in depth information on BCCs and SCCs which are the two most common skin cancers. |
Dermnet
You have a skin diagnosis that you don’t know anything about? Diagnosis with easy to understand summary on what they are, their treatment options as well as pictures on what they look like. Basal Cell Carcinoma
The SunSmart website will guide you to get the right balance of getting enough vitamin D and minimise the risk of skin cancer. |
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Different skin type poses different risk to skin cancer. People with light coloured eyes, pale skin, red or blond hair and freckled skin are more likely to get skin cancer. What skin type do you have? |