Skin Cancer - Introduction - Mount Gravatt Medical Centre
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Skin Cancer - Introduction
SKIN CANCER
SKIN CANCER
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Anyone can be at risk of developing skin cancer, and the risk increases as you get older.
Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70.
There are three main types of skin cancer. The most serious is melanoma.
Call to book an appointment if you notice any irregular skin growth.
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or IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP IN MIND:
People with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop skin cancer. Risk factors vary for different types of skin cancer but some general risk factors are having:
-A lighter natural skin color.
-Family history of skin cancer.
-A personal history of skin cancer.
-Extensive exposure to the sun
-A history of indoor tanning.
-Skin that burns and/or freckles in the sun.
-Certain types of moles and/or presence of a large number of moles.
