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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Australia. There are two main types: melanoma, and non-melanocytic skin cancer, which is more common but less life threatening.
Reviewed November 2011
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Links to information about melanoma.
Risk Factors and Prevention of Skin Cancer
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Links to information on risk factors, prevention and diagnosis of skin cancer.
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Links to information on the different treatments and guidelines for treating skin cancer.
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Links to statistical information on skin cancer.
6 Resources Found
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| Title: | About skin cancer |
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| Publisher: | The Cancer Council Australia |
| Description: | Provides information about skin cancer and links to further information and the importance of early detection. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Solariums |
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| Publisher: | Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | A tan, from the sun or solarium, is a sign that your skin is trying to protect itself from UV radiation. Solariums use UV to give people a tan. |
| Date: | Nov 2011 |
| Title: | Ultraviolet radiation |
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| Publisher: | Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and other sources, such as solariums, is the major cause of skin cancer. |
| Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Title: | Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Information by professional medical specialists on Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), a rare, aggressive skin cancer that predominantly affects elderly Caucasians. |
| Date: | Oct 2008 |
| Title: | Skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma of the skin) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of squamous cell carcinoma skin cancer. Written by professional health specialists. |
| Date: | Feb 2008 |
| Title: | Skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma of the skin) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of basal cell carcinoma skin cancer. Written by professional health specialists. |
| Date: | Feb 2008 |
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