Ministerial announcement on a new Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign On November 20, 2023, Minister of Health, Butler, made a significant announcement, marking a decisive step in the battle against skin cancer, a malady that casts a long shadow over the sun-soaked landscapes of Australia. The Australian Government, in collaboration with Cancer Council Australia, is intensifying […]
Category Archives: Skin Cancer
Certain medications can increase the risk of sunburn and skin damage. There are two ways in which medications can affect sun sensitivity: phototoxic reactions, where the drug molecule absorbs UV light and releases it back into the skin, and photoallergic reactions, where structural changes in the drug cause an immune system response after sun exposure. […]
Certain medications can increase the risk of sunburn and skin damage. It is important that you are aware of which medications can increase photosensitivity. There are two ways in which medications can affect sun sensitivity: Phototoxic reactions occur when the drug molecule absorbs UV light and releases it back into the skin. Photoallergic reactions occur […]
A new study has found that people who regularly take vitamin D supplements have a lower risk of skin cancer, including melanoma. The study was conducted by the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital and involved nearly 500 individuals who were at a higher risk of developing skin cancer. The study recruited 498 […]
We will continue to offer bulk billing at the Eastwoood Skin Cancer Clinic. The story of our residents skipping doctor’s appointments due to affordability issues does not sit well with us. Melanoma is one of the most fatal cancers that are preventable. Dr. Peter Kim will continue bulk billing consultations and skin cancer treatments. We […]
Risk of Melanoma in Patients with Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Population-based Cohort Study. This 2023 study from Israel provided interesting findings that support the common sense notion that individuals who have previously had Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) are more likely to develop a malignant melanoma. It is surprising to observe the number of patients with […]
It goes like this. Powerful thunderstorms stir up the atmosphere and water vapour rises into the stratosphere. This turns chloride and bromine into free radicals which transform ozone molecules into oxygen. This process speeds up the depletion of ozone layers. More UV radiation will reach the earth’s surface, potentially leading to higher rates of skin […]
The latest cancer incidence rate was published in the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. It is alarming to note that melanoma has jumped 2 spots in the past 40 years from No 5 to No 3 in the “most commonly diagnosed cancers” in Australia. The incidence of melanoma has increased from 26.5 to 56.9 […]
A few times a year, I get a patient referral from local hairdressers. The scalp is one of the last places we think about when it comes to skin cancer, and it is not readily visible due to hair coverage. But scalp skin is like skin from any other part of the body is prone […]
The following is the article that was published in the Rowing NSW Newsletter on the 1st of July 2022. https://www.rowingnsw.asn.au/news/skin-cancer-rowers/ I asked my skin cancer specialist, neighbour and close friend Dr. Peter Kim MBBS FRACGP FACCS to send me something on skin cancer and rowers and he obliged with the following:- “Rowing is a popular […]