Slick Woods, born Simone Thomson, has decided to stop her treatment for stage three melanoma, which is an aggressive form of the disease and can be fatal.
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Slick Woods, Who Rose From Homeless Teen to Become Rihanna’s Favorite Model, Says She Has Stopped Chemo For Melanoma
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Skin cancer danger as WA sunburn hospitalisation at six-year high, prompting calls for compulsory shade
The number of children getting so badly sunburned they need to go to hospital has reached a six-year high in Western Australia, with the number of cases doubling since 2014.
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OAM recipient dedicates honour to those lost to skin cancer
Melanoma Man’ Jay Allen has been recognised for his commitment to skin cancer awareness, today awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia.
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Tradie’s campaign to save lives after surviving terminal melanoma
Brisbane tradie Lucas Ridgway was 36 when he was told his melanoma was terminal.
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