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Skin cancer story thanks to Dr Uri Scelwyn
Skin cancer affects nearly one in every two Australians. The further north you live, the higher your chances are of getting a skin cancer, so in Townsville the risk can be high. The atmosphere blocks out some harmful UV
The Cancer Council recommends that any skin
rays but the sun up here shines nearly straight
mark that is irregular or changing needs to be
down so there’s much less protection for your
checked. The ‘ABCDE’ method that refers to
skin and that means a much higher risk of
‘Asymmetry, irregular Border, changing Colour,
damage from the sun.
Diameter and Evolving is a guide but the
The most important way of detecting skin cancer is to check your own skin regularly. I’ve
festive season
problem with skin cancers is that they can look like just about any sort of skin mark.
seen melanomas go from nothing to melanoma
Also be aware that skin cancers can grow
in a week, so just because you saw a doctor
anywhere, not just in sun-exposed areas. New
who gave you an “all clear”, it doesn’t mean
spots are especially important to notice because
that you can stop being vigilant. If you have a
many skin cancers come from normal skin, not
digital camera, one easy thing to do is to take
pre-existing moles. If you notice a new spot, or if
some photos of yourself and if you see new or
an old spot changes, get it checked by someone
Yes it’s that time of year again when our
changing spots, go and get them checked. Each
skilled in diagnosing skin cancers. See your GP
lives are full of excitement, shopping,
person has different skin cancer risk factors so
or a doctor trained in detection and treatment
parties and overindulgence. Generally after
see a doctor for a skin cancer check and risk
of skin cancer.
Christmas many people are so burnt out and
management plan.
exhausted it can take a long time to recover and get your health back on track. Many are left with digestive upset, irritability and a
dengue: stay vigilant
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Council & Queensland Health are urging residents to take action to prevent the current outbreak of dengue spreading. Dengue mosquitoes are domestic mosquitoes
• Use personal insect repellent and reapply it
that live around and inside homes choosing
according to the label.
to lay their eggs in containers such as pot plant bases, buckets, roof guttering and boats and only feeding on humans. They breed in still fresh water, not swamps, drains, creeks or open wetlands and generally live within a 200
• Use plug-in mosquito zappers and use surface spray in dark and shady places such as under furniture, inside cupboards and behind curtains in the home.
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body: • Avoid over-eating, especially high fat and sugary foods. • Eat smaller meals more frequently to increase your metabolism. • Eat veges and salads first to fill you up. • Drink plenty of water. • Drink water between alcoholic drinks (or fill half your drink with sparkling water).
metre radius around homes and businesses.
• If household members display any
Prepare your property against dengue carrying
symptoms of dengue, apply insect repellent
• Drink water and an electrolyte supplement
mosquitoes:
and see a doctor immediately.
after drinking alcohol.
• Eliminate mosquito breeding sites in homes
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these tips to minimise the stress on your
• Take a Vitamin B supplement (energy boost)
and yards, such as pot plant bases, tyres and
For further information visit Council’s
buckets, tin cans, plastic containers.
website www.townsville.qld.gov.au
• Keep active.
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