Melanoma is considered the most serious or dangerous form of skin cancer because it is more likely to spread to other parts of the body, especially if not found early.

Over exposure to the sun's UV radiation causes 99% of melanoma and over 95% of non-melanoma skin cancer, making skin cancer the most preventable cancer through good sun protection.

This summer, SunSmart Victoria is launching a new campaign called ‘Don’t Let Cancer In’, in partnership with the Victorian Department of Health, to raise awareness of the serious consequences of skin cancer and increase sun protection behaviours among Victorian men and women.

How you can help

As health professionals, we all have a crucial role in addressing skin cancer incidence and impact by encouraging patients to use sun protection.

With the campaign running over summer, we encourage you to join us in supporting SunSmart and their campaign by reminding patients of their skin cancer risk and the importance of skin cancer prevention. SunSmart have developed an online toolkit for health professionals and you can learn more about their ‘Don’t Let Cancer In’ campaign at sunsmart.com.au.

Health professional training and resources

Head to SunSmart's health professionals' webpage for online training and resource options and information on the Dermoscopy for Victorian General Practice Program – where GPs can apply to receive a fully subsidised dermatoscope and training in dermoscopy.