It’s a common misconception that only older people get skin cancer. Melanoma is the most common cancer affecting 15-29 year old Australians.
Melanoma and other skin cancers are treatable if diagnosed early. But if left unchecked and it spreads to other parts of the body it can be fatal.
Booking for a skin check with your GP today.
Dr Kolin Lu is a Specialist General Practitioner (FRACGP) and Skin Cancer Doctor. He has additional qualifications in Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery and is a current member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia and International Dermoscopy Society.
This Week we have another round of high temperature days coming up. Not as high as last week but 4 days of 30 plus. When there is extreme heat or extended days of hot weather everyone needs to make sure we are keeping extra hydrated, staying cool, checking up on our elderly friend's, family and neighbour's.
Here is a hand link to Sydney University's Heatwatch app. You can select your location and see the expected peaks in heat through the day. Get tips on on the how to beat the heat and see the upcoming heat risks for the week ahead.
Did you know that your when your skin starts to change colour (tan) that's a clear sing your body trying to protect itself from UV radiation. Exposure to UV radiation can cause skin and eye damage and increase your risk of skin cancer.
Make sure you are using sun screen (SPF 50+) to protect your skin even if you have a fake tan. And don't forget to reapply
It’s a common misconception that only older people get skin cancer. Melanoma is the most common cancer affecting 15-29 year old Australians.
Melanoma and other skin cancers are treatable if diagnosed early. But if left unchecked and it spreads to other parts of the body it can be fatal.
Booking for a skin check with your GP today.
Dr Kolin Lu is a Specialist General Practitioner (FRACGP) and Skin Cancer Doctor. He has additional qualifications in Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery and is a current member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia and International Dermoscopy Society.
melanoma.org.au/about-melanoma/melanoma-facts/
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Why not kick the New Year off with good health practices and spending some time to take care of YOU?!
Asthma plans
Diabetic review
Allergy plan
Skin checks
Women’s Health checks
Men’s Health checks
Heart checks
Plus loads more…
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This Week we have another round of high temperature days coming up. Not as high as last week but 4 days of 30 plus. When there is extreme heat or extended days of hot weather everyone needs to make sure we are keeping extra hydrated, staying cool, checking up on our elderly friend's, family and neighbour's.
Here is a hand link to Sydney University's Heatwatch app. You can select your location and see the expected peaks in heat through the day. Get tips on on the how to beat the heat and see the upcoming heat risks for the week ahead.
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HeatWatch
heatwatch.sydney.edu.au
The HeatWatch web tool allows you to quickly determine the risk of heath stress and dehydrationAlthough almost entirely preventable, 2 in 3 Australians will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.
Making sun protection part of your everyday life, avoiding sunburn and checking you skin regularly will help prevent further damage to your skin.
www.sunsmart.com.au/about-sunsmart/media-and-communications/sunsmart-campaigns/save-your-skin
www.healthdirect.gov.au/sun-protection-infographic
www.healthdirect.gov.au/skin-cancer-and-melanomas
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Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
We will be closed today due to the public Holiday and reopen tomorrow as normal.
In an emergency call 000
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Some of the GP's at Whitehorse Medical have put their own little touches on their rooms.Do you know who this room belongs too?
This GP is one of the newer GP's practicing out of Whitehorse Medical Centre.
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Did you know that your when your skin starts to change colour (tan) that's a clear sing your body trying to protect itself from UV radiation.
Exposure to UV radiation can cause skin and eye damage and increase your risk of skin cancer.
Make sure you are using sun screen (SPF 50+) to protect your skin even if you have a fake tan. And don't forget to reapply
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/skin-cancer-tanning
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Some of the GP's at Whitehorse Medical have put their own little touches on their rooms.Do you know who this room belongs too?
One of two GP's at the clinic responsible for training the next generation of GP's..
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