Skin Cancer Care: A Growing Divide in Australia

Source: Sydney Times, September 2024

Skin cancer is a major cause of illness in Australia. We have the world’s highest skin cancer rates, with two out of three Australians developing this disease in their lifetime. Melanoma, the deadliest form, claim thousands of live annually, casting a long shadow over the sun-drenched nation.

The two most common types of skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma(BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma(SCC), collectively called keratinocyte carcinoma(KC).

The skin is the largest organ in the human body. Its main functions include protecting the inner layers and organs from external elements, regulating body temperature and preventing dehydration.
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