{"id":8660,"date":"2025-03-10T23:23:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T12:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/?p=8660"},"modified":"2025-01-17T23:24:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T12:24:36","slug":"skin-cancer-prevention-detection-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/skin-cancer-prevention-detection-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>by dr georgia page, GP at your family doctors, erina<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world and accounts for 80% of all cancers. Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70. For this reason, prevention and early detection is so important. Protecting yourself from the sun can reduce your risk of developing skin cancer and having regular skin checks means skin cancers can be found and treated early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Types of Skin Cancer<br><\/strong>There are 3 main types of skin cancer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Melanoma <\/strong>\u2013 is the most serious type of skin cancer. It is the third most common cancer diagnosis in Australia with 1 in 13 men and 1 in 21 women diagnosed in their lifetime. It can arise anywhere in the body \u2013 most commonly sun exposed areas such as the back, legs and face, however it can rarely occur in parts of the body where the sun doesn\u2019t shine such as soles of your feet and between your toes. The first sign of melanoma can be a change in an existing mole or appearance of a new spot. This change could be an increase in size, shape, colour, itch, bleeding or raised. Only 20 \u2013 30% of melanomas come from a pre\u2013existing mole, which is why it is important to check for any new moles or lesions, especially in adulthood. If left untreated it can spread to other parts of the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)<\/strong> \u2013 are more common than melanoma and are more likely to occur in people over the age of 50. They usually occur in sun exposed areas such as the head, neck, hands, forearms, and lower legs. They can grow quickly over a few weeks or months and are often red, scaly, and tender to touch. Although less likely to spread through the body compared to melanoma, some have the potential to spread to the lymph nodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)<\/strong> \u2013 are the most common type of skin cancer but are the least dangerous and less likely to spread. They tend to grow a bit slower, in areas that get high sun exposure such as the head, face, neck, shoulders and back. They can appear as pearly pink lumps that are sometimes itchy or bleed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk factors<\/strong><br>The risk of skin cancer is increased with exposure to UV radiation. This risk is higher with;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Episodes of unprotected sun exposure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History of childhood sunburn or tanning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of other sources of UV radiation such as solariums.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people are more susceptible to skin cancer than others and includes those with;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skin types with a tendency to burn such as pale skin with freckles and light or red hair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family history of melanoma, SCC, or BCC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous history of skin cancer (those with a previous history of BCC or SCC have a 50% chance of having another one in the next 3 years).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low immune system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased number of moles and freckles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing age (more common in those over 50 however melanoma is the most diagnosed cancer in the 15 \u2013 29 age group).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Male gender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><br>If you have a spot or mole that is Sore, Changing, Abnormal or New (\u2018\u2019S.C.A.N\u201d your skin\u2019) please get it looked at by a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sore \u2013 scaly, itchy, tender, bleeding and doesn\u2019t heal within 6 weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing \u2013 changing in size, shape and colour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abnormal \u2013 looks different and stands out to other spots and moles \u2013 \u2018the ugly duckling\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New \u2013 any new mole or spot should be checked especially if you are over 40.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevention<\/strong><br>Protect your skin from UV radiation from the sun. Do you remember the \u2018slip slop slap\u2019 campaigns of the 80s? Now skin cancer prevention campaigns have added a few more sun protection measures to make it the 5 S&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slip \u2013 on sun protecting clothing covering as much skin as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slop on sunscreen (preferably water resistant, SPF 30) before you go outside in the sun and reapply regularly. This especially applies when UV levels are more intense in the middle of the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slap on a hat (with broad brim which covers your head, neck and ears).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek shade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slide on some sunglasses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Early detection \u2013 skin checks<br><\/strong>Skin checks can be done by your GP, skin cancer accredited doctor or dermatologist. If you are at higher risk of skin cancer you should have your skin checked at least every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, let\u2019s not forget self\u2013skin checks. It is important to get to know your skin and what is normal for you. If you are at high risk of skin cancer you should \u2018SCAN your skin\u2019 every 3 months. As discussed previously look for any spots or moles that are Sore, Changing, Abnormal or New. Look out for that \u2018\u2019ugly duckling\u2019\u2019 or stand out spot. Partners or friends can help too by looking at your back, back of neck, tops of ears and scalp. Don\u2019t forget to look where the sun doesn\u2019t shine such as the soles of feet, between toes and under toenails. If you notice a change, please see your doctor who will examine the lesion and if it looks suspicious will perform a biopsy or excision to confirm if it is a skin cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment of skin cancer<br><\/strong>If you are diagnosed with a skin cancer, treatment depends on what type of skin cancer it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non melanoma skin cancers such as BCCs and SCCs are usually excised or cut out. If it only affects the outer layers of the skin, it could be removed using cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen to freeze the cancer off) or using a special cream. In larger or more difficult to treat skin cancers radiotherapy is sometimes used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment of melanoma depends on what stage it is found. Early\u2013stage melanoma can be treated by removing it and the surrounding skin with a larger excision or cut. If it is a deeper melanoma and has spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body treatment can include surgery, radiotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><br>When it comes to skin cancer, prevention and early detection is so important. Protect yourself from the sun by following the 5 S\u2019s \u2013 slip, slop, slap, seek and slide. \u2018SCAN\u2019 your skin frequently. If you notice a change in a mole or freckle , the appearance of a new spot, or a sore that hasn\u2019t healed please see your doctor. If you are at high risk of skin cancer and have had a history of skin cancers, you should have regular skin checks with a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr Georgia Page enjoys all aspects of general practice and has been working at Your Family Doctors at Erina for the past 12 years. The practice has a fabulous team and they pride themselves on delivering good quality health care, with that special personal touch. For more information call 4365 4999, check the website www.yourfamilydoctors.com.au or like them on Facebook.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources \u2013<a href=\" http:\/\/www.scanyourskin.org\/\"> http:\/\/www.scanyourskin.org\/<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org.au\/cancer-information\/causes-and-prevention\/sun-safety\/check-for-signs-of-skin-cancer\">https:\/\/www.cancer.org.au\/cancer-information\/causes-and-prevention\/sun-safety\/check-for-signs-of-skin-cancer<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"by dr georgia page, GP at your family doctors, erina Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world and accounts for 80% of all cancers.&hellip;","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8661,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[75,63],"series":[],"class_list":["post-8660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-wellbeing","tag-article","tag-dr-georgia-page"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/woman-man-sitting-back-back.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/feed\/podcast\/coffee-with-a-coastie","embedCode":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"c2Gdtjllpg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/skin-cancer-prevention-detection-tips\/\">Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Tips<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/skin-cancer-prevention-detection-tips\/embed\/#?secret=c2Gdtjllpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" title=\"&#8220;Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Tips&#8221; &#8212; On The Coast Over 55\" data-secret=\"c2Gdtjllpg\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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