Treasurer Jim Chalmers reveals melanoma diagnosis
Source: News.com.au, January 2023
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed he had a skin cancer scare, warning Australians they need to be vigilant with their health.
Mr Chalmers said he was diagnosed with a melanoma on his chest at the end of 2020 and is now speaking about it to bring awareness.
“I was one of those very complacent blokes, frankly; growing up in Queensland in the summer holidays, you rarely have a shirt on, very little sun cream on and so you get a bit complacent about the sun,” he said on 2CC.