The good news about melanoma is that it can be cured, but only if it’s caught early. Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises from the pigment-producing cells of your skin, known as...

Let’s talk facts. I ran a study on sunscreen habits with 110 Australians, and here’s something that stopped me in my tracks: 1 in 4 Australians aged 30-45 don’t think daily sunscreen is important for...

“Reef-safe” sunscreen claims are largely misleading. It’s time to unpack the truth behind this marketing buzzword, it’s not what you think. The term "reef-safe" has exploded in popularity, especially in the wake of bans on...

We all know the sun brings warmth and light, but there’s more happening behind the scenes. Along with visible light, the sun emits Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which is invisible to the naked eye. Just like...

Australia and New Zealand have some of the highest melanoma rates in the world. Queensland alone reports an alarming 40–60 cases per 100,000 people, which is more than four times the rate seen in the...

As a skin cancer specialist, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating impact of melanoma. Australia holds the grim title of having the highest melanoma rates in the world, often called 'Australia’s national cancer.' But here’s the...