When a day in the sun ends in the emergency room
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When a day in the sun ends in the emergency room

Hundreds of Victorians are presenting to hospitals with sunburn so bad they require medical treatment,and children and teens make up almost half the cases.

  • byHenrietta Cook

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More than 6000 cancer cases ‘missing’ in Victoria

More than 6000 cancer cases ‘missing’ in Victoria

A growing number of people could be living with undiagnosed cancer,as pandemic disruptions and worrying bowel cancer screening rates hamper early detection.

  • byAisha Dow
We’re using more SPF than ever. Why are melanoma rates increasing?

We’re using more SPF than ever. Why are melanoma rates increasing?

New research explores what’s known as the “sunscreen paradox”,but there’s more to the story.

  • bySarah Berry
The world’s top melanoma pathologist has brain cancer. Can he save himself?

The world’s top melanoma pathologist has brain cancer. Can he save himself?

Australian medical pioneer Dr Richard Scolyer,who was named 2024 joint Australian of the Year on Thursday night,has never used the word “cure” lightly. But in this Good Weekend article from 2023,he described how he was pursuing exactly that.

  • byTim Elliott
The September 16 Edition
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The September 16 Edition

‘I’m a guinea pig’:how the world’s top melanoma pathologist is treating his own brain cancer| Bullying tactics or simple economics? The AFL’s bold Tassie play

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World-first initiative brings hope for ‘death sentence’ patients
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World-first initiative brings hope for ‘death sentence’ patients

More than 20,000 Australians with cancer will have their DNA sequence mapped,allowing them access to previously unattainable life-saving treatment.

  • byLaura Banks
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A healthy sex life can also help you spot the early signs of a problem

A healthy sex life can also help you spot the early signs of a problem

For all the public health campaigns recommending that we check our breasts and skin for anything sinister,we often neglect to check our genitals.

  • byKatrina Marson
Nurse bares all to raise awareness of skin cancer

Nurse bares all to raise awareness of skin cancer

Natalie Leggott survived stage 4 melanoma after noticing a change in a mole on her back. She’s participating in the Sydney Skinny nude swim in hopes others will be comfortable with,and aware of,the skin they’re in.

  • byJulie Power
Does Sydney need US-style cabana ban to curb ‘beach spreading’?
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Does Sydney need US-style cabana ban to curb ‘beach spreading’?

A spike in the popularity of cabanas on Sydney’s beaches has led to questions about whether they should be restricted.

  • byJulie Power
Stop throwing shade at beach cabanas,they might just save your life
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Stop throwing shade at beach cabanas,they might just save your life

Seeing more cabanas on the beach might be inconvenient for your Instagram selfie but surely there are other summer hazards to get your cossie in a knot about.

  • byAntoinette Lattouf
Cancer surgery delays as Peter Mac theatres sit empty
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Cancer

Cancer surgery delays as Peter Mac theatres sit empty

Dozens of potentially life-saving procedures at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre,including surgery for skin,bowel,prostate,head and neck cancer,are set to be delayed.

  • byMelissa Cunningham