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Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer in New Zealand. Each year, more than 80,000 Kiwis develop skin cancer, compared to a total of 16,000 for all other types of cancer combined. Skin cancers are typically highly treatable when they’re caught in the early st...
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Summer is in full swing and many of us will be taking advantage of the fantastic weather to get outdoors. While it’s wonderful to be out enjoying the sunshine, it’s also important to be mindful of the effects the sun can have on your skin and know what you can do to miti...
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A new online video designed to raise awareness about the dangers of melanoma has caught the attention of hundreds of thousands of people in just a few days.

The poignant video is called "Dear 16-year-old Me" and runs just over five minutes in length. It features a series of melanoma survivors — as well as family members and friends of some people who didn't survive — telling the viewer about their experiences and wha...
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New Zealand and Australia undoubtedly have the highest ratesfor both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer in light skinned populations in the world. So what can we do about this? We don't want to move. We love where we live and who would not envy us for living in the Bay of...
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