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23.01.2022 Dr Tan can help you detect that early melanoma........well need the government to watch the economy!
23.01.2022 Heres another case of melanoma. It may look harmless with the naked eye, but once enlarge 30 times the dermoscopy clearly shows a dangerously asymmetric mole.
23.01.2022 Bob Marley died from a rare for of skin cancer called ACRAL MELANOMA. A recent study led in the UK suggests that UV rays are not the main cause for this particular type of skin cancer - they remain the main cause for all other skin cancers. ACRAL MELANOMA is a rare type of skin cancer which mainly affects hairless part of the body such as sole of the feet, the palms of the hands or nail beds. ... Keep an close eye on your skin and get it check regularly.
22.01.2022 In addition to nearly 20 years of experience in Skin Cancer detection and treatment, Dr Francis Tan has obtained a post-graduate degree to achieve the highest qualification available to primary care medical practitioners working in this special interest field in Australia. CONGRATULATIONS FRANCIS!
21.01.2022 Dr Francis Tan finds another melanoma! Get checked for spring today - has that mole changed recently??
19.01.2022 "One defence of the sunbed industry is that sunbeds do not increase your risk of skin cancer if you do not burn. However this study weakens this argument. It is something that people should be warned about, so they are fully informed of the risks when making choices about sunbed use."
18.01.2022 Melanoma of the day. Watch your back!
17.01.2022 Nearly 20% of men diagnosed with a melanoma will not survive the disease. Please apply sunscreen and get yourself checked regularly.
16.01.2022 Cancer Council Queensland says about 3,000 melanoma and 133,000 non-melanoma skin cancers are diagnosed across Queensland each year. Brisbane has an annual incidence to melanoma of 1176 (68 per 100,000).
16.01.2022 UVs should be taken seriously. Avoid tanning salons, wear sunscreen and get check regularly. Thank you Tawny for sharing these photos on Social Media.
16.01.2022 Its an early stage, but results are encouraging. :)
15.01.2022 SOME SPOTS CAN BE DANGEROUS PLEASE SHARE THIS VIDEO! Invisible Zinc has joined forces with Dannii Minogue to spread the word about Melanoma prevention because "Some Spots Can Be Dangerous". For every share, we will donate $1 to Melanoma Institute Australia to help fund research into this deadly disease.
15.01.2022 Overexposure to UV rays can cause skin cancer. But did you know damages can be caused hours after exposure? Scientists have recently revealed that UV Radiations from sunlight or tanning beds are causing damages UP TO FOUR HOURS after exposure! Their results highlight chemical changes involving melanin. These chemical changes affect the skin beyond the exposure itself.
15.01.2022 From concerning figures published in the Chronicle. - 71% of Toowoomba locals aged between 18-34 get sunburnt each year. - Only 6%of adults used all five sun protection behaviours in summer.... Research shows young people have the highest rate of sunburn in Queensland: 65% of Queenslanders aged between 16-17 and 72% between 18-24 admitting to being sunburnt in the last 12 months.
11.01.2022 BCCs can sometimes look like dark moles or melanoma..have you had you moles checked with Dr Francis Tan recently??
11.01.2022 Heres a nice video to understand why sunscreen is so important.
10.01.2022 MELANOMA ALERT! Dr Francis picks another early melanoma today - winter means we are all rugged up and often miss changes in our moles. But melanoma does not discriminate seasons! Book in with Francis for a check today!
10.01.2022 Come in and have your lip assessed by Dr Tan today!
08.01.2022 THE MANY FACES OF SKIN CANCER by Dr Francis Tan
08.01.2022 Former Australian cricket captain Richie Benaud has revealed he is undergoing radiation therapy for skin cancer. "I recommend to everyone they wear protection on their heads. Eighty-four-year olds dont seem to mend as well as they used to," he said.
08.01.2022 Always wear sunscreen. If you dont we hope this video will change your mind.
07.01.2022 HAPPY EASTER! Dont forget your sunscreen while egg hunting. :)
06.01.2022 Full-thickness skin grafts perform by Dr Fancis Tan. The first shot was taken after three days, the second after ten days.
06.01.2022 Cricket icon Richie Benaud died after a battle with skin cancer.
05.01.2022 Melanoma of the Lip! Melanoma is often located in unusual areas such as lips, scalps and feet. Book in for your winter check with Dr Tan today to ensure you havent missed one!
04.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that sweating through physical exercise increases the risk of sunburn by raising the photosensitivity of the skin? Use sun protection when UX index is 3 or above or after 7.30am to be safe.
01.01.2022 Melanoma is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australians aged 15 to 39 years. A number of characteristics are associated with an increased risk of melanoma, including: - age - number of moles... - skin type and colour (especially if you always burn and never tan in the sun) - personal history of melanoma or other skin cancer - freckles - unusual-looking moles, larger than five millimetres red or light hair. Check your skin regularly and come see Dr Tan if you notice any suspicious mole. Source: theconversation. com
01.01.2022 What type of skin do you have?
