We live in a country with the highest melanoma rate in the world. One Australian is diagnosed with the deadly form of skin cancer every 30 minutes and 1300 Aussies die each year from it.
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Cancer Society and Melanoma NZ issue tanning product warning
A nasal spray promising to darken skin and allow users to be in the sun without burning poses significant health risks, according to the Cancer Society and Melanoma New Zealand.
Melanoma: A rising aggressive type of skin cancer
As we commemorated the World Cancer Day on February 4 as a day for raising awareness to early detection, prevention and treatment of cancer, it is also a time for everyone to reflect on how far we have advanced in the management of many types of cancers and appreciate that cancer is no longer the end of life or hope in Rwanda.
Calls for urgent government action as melanoma prevalence rises
Leading organisations are calling for government action as the prevalence of melanoma continues to rise.